Microsoft resolves Windows 11 24H2 certificate enrollment error
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Microsoft has resolved a known issue causing false CertificateServicesClient (CertEnroll) error messages in Windows 11 24H2 after installing the July 2025 preview and subsequent updates. The error, related to the 'Microsoft Pluton Cryptographic Provider', was triggered by a feature still under development. The fix will roll out over the next four weeks. The error did not impact Windows processes and could be safely ignored. Microsoft confirmed the resolution and provided details on the rollout timeline.
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29.08.2025 21:02 đ° 1 articles
Microsoft resolves Windows 11 24H2 certificate enrollment error
Microsoft has resolved a known issue causing false CertificateServicesClient (CertEnroll) error messages in Windows 11 24H2. The error, related to the 'Microsoft Pluton Cryptographic Provider', was triggered by a feature still under development. The fix will roll out over the next four weeks, starting with the August 29, 2025 update (KB5064081).
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- Microsoft fixes bug behind Windows certificate enrollment errors â www.bleepingcomputer.com â 29.08.2025 21:02
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The error was triggered by the July 2025 Windows non-security preview update (KB5062660) and subsequent updates.
First reported: 29.08.2025 21:02đ° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft fixes bug behind Windows certificate enrollment errors â www.bleepingcomputer.com â 29.08.2025 21:02
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The error was related to the 'Microsoft Pluton Cryptographic Provider' and did not affect active Windows components.
First reported: 29.08.2025 21:02đ° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft fixes bug behind Windows certificate enrollment errors â www.bleepingcomputer.com â 29.08.2025 21:02
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The fix will be rolled out over the next four weeks, starting with the August 29, 2025 update (KB5064081).
First reported: 29.08.2025 21:02đ° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft fixes bug behind Windows certificate enrollment errors â www.bleepingcomputer.com â 29.08.2025 21:02
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The issue was caused by a feature still under development, not yet fully integrated into the operating system.
First reported: 29.08.2025 21:02đ° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft fixes bug behind Windows certificate enrollment errors â www.bleepingcomputer.com â 29.08.2025 21:02
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The error was logged in Event Viewer every time the device was restarted.
First reported: 29.08.2025 21:02đ° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft fixes bug behind Windows certificate enrollment errors â www.bleepingcomputer.com â 29.08.2025 21:02
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