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Checking the security certificates required for Secure Boot is important to ensure protection of your PC. When your system starts up, Windows 11 uses a secure mode designed to prevent attackers from injecting malware during this sensitive loading phase. Since Secure Boot is a prerequisite for using Windows 11, all users of the operating system are affected by these certificates.
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