Boot Manager
Boot Manager, from Microsoft Corporation, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4546 at overall level 1. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2026-09-21. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4546 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software-Hybrid |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Microsoft Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 10.0.22000 |
| Hardware versions | Intel i5-1145G7 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
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
- Design Assurance: Level 2
Approved algorithms (6)
Tested configurations
- Microsoft Windows 11 (64-bit) on Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 with 11th Gen Intel i5-1145G7 with PAA (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-30 | Initial | Leidos 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2023-06-30