If you are preparing a local installation for Visual Studio, you can use a batch script with certmgr.exe : certmgr.exe -add "path\to\MicrosoftRootCertificateAuthority2011.cer" -s -r LocalMachine root Important Maintenance Notes
: The 2011 Secure Boot certificates are set to begin expiring in June 2026 . Microsoft is currently pushing updates to transition devices to newer 2023 certificates to maintain security protections. microsoft root certificate authority 2011.cer
To understand the root certificate, one must understand certificate chaining: If you are preparing a local installation for
Microsoft operates its own Root Certificate Authority, which is responsible for issuing certificates to entities verified by Microsoft. The Microsoft Root Certificate Authority 2011.cer refers to a specific root certificate (denoted by the .cer extension, a common format for digital certificates) issued by Microsoft in 2011. This particular certificate serves as a root of trust for various Microsoft services and applications. The Microsoft Root Certificate Authority 2011
Option B — Export from an existing Windows machine (if not available online)
Enterprise environments using smart cards or Azure AD-joined devices rely on this root to validate authentication tokens.