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Boot Manager in Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Mobile, Windows 10 for Surface Hub

FIPS 140-2 certificate #3447 · Microsoft Corporation · data as of 2026-08-28
Historical. Moved to historical list due to sunsetting. Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement.
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Certificate

Certificate number3447
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statushistorical
Overall level1
Module typeSoftware
EmbodimentMulti-Chip Stand Alone
VendorMicrosoft Corporation · website
Software versions10.0.10586.1176

Module description

The Windows system boot manager is called by the bootstrapping code that resides in the boot sector. It checks its own integrity, checks the integrity of the Windows OS Loader, and then launches it.

Security level exceptions

  • Physical Security: N/A
  • Design Assurance: Level 2

Approved algorithms

AlgorithmCAVP certificate
AES5287, 5289
HMAC3494
PBKDFvendor affirmed
RSA2821
SHS4240, 4246

Tested configurations

  • Windows 10 Enterprise (x64) running on a HP Compaq Pro 6305 with an AMD A4 with PAA
  • Windows 10 Enterprise (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface 3 with an Intel Atom x7 with PAA
  • Windows 10 Enterprise (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface Book with an Intel Core i7 with PAA
  • Windows 10 Enterprise (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface Pro 2 with an Intel Core i5 with PAA
  • Windows 10 Enterprise (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface Pro 3 with an Intel Core i7 with PAA
  • Windows 10 Enterprise (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 with an Intel Core i5 with PAA
  • Windows 10 Enterprise (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface Pro with an Intel x64 Processor with PAA
  • Windows 10 Enterprise (x86) running on a Dell Inspiron 660s with an Intel Core i3 without PAA
  • Windows 10 for Surface Hub (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface Hub 55" with an Intel Core i5 with PAA (single-user mode)
  • Windows 10 for Surface Hub (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface Hub 84" with an Intel Core i7 with PAA
  • Windows 10 Home (x64) running on a Dell XPS 8700 with an Intel Core i7 with PAA
  • Windows 10 Home (x64) running on a HP Compaq Pro 6305 with an AMD A4 with PAA
  • Windows 10 Home (x86) running on a Dell Inspiron 660s with an Intel Core i3 without PAA
  • Windows 10 Mobile (ARMv7) running on a Microsoft Lumia 635 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (A7)
  • Windows 10 Mobile (ARMv7) running on a Microsoft Lumia 950 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (A57, A53)
  • Windows 10 Pro (x64) running on a HP Compaq Pro 6305 with an AMD A4 with PAA
  • Windows 10 Pro (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface Book with an Intel Core i7 with PAA
  • Windows 10 Pro (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface Pro 2 with an Intel Core i5 with PAA
  • Windows 10 Pro (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface Pro 3 with an Intel Core i7 with PAA
  • Windows 10 Pro (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 with an Intel Core i5 with PAA
  • Windows 10 Pro (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface Pro with an Intel x64 Processor with PAA
  • Windows 10 Pro (x86) running on a Dell Inspiron 660s with an Intel Core i3 without PAA

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2019-04-29InitialLeidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab

Status timeline

As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.

  • 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status historical
  • Validation dates on record: 2019-04-29

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