Laptop Network Unlock certificate expired

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Network Unlock stops working because the security certificate has passed its end date.

Symptoms
  • Sudden failure
  • Certificate error in logs
  • Manual unlock required
Possible Causes
  • Certificate expiration
  • Auto-renewal failure

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Renew Certificate

Issue a new certificate on the CA/WDS server.

2

Update GPO

Deploy the new certificate to all clients.

3

Clear Old Certs

Remove the expired certificate from the client store.

When to See a Technician

Certificates usually last 1-2 years; set a reminder to renew them before they expire.

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