Windows 11 shutdown issues caught many users off guard after a routine January 2026 security update, triggering widespread PC troubleshooting across affected systems. Instead of powering off, impacted ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. This update mistake has finally been fixed. Updated on Nov. 5 with ...

Microsoft has responded to the torrent of headlines following multiple bugs and emergency updates with an assurance that it ...

The latest Windows 11 security update from January 2026 is causing a frustrating bug that makes some PCs refuse to shut down or hibernate after installation. This issue stems from the monthly Patch ...

Microsoft has rolled out an emergency fix for all Windows PCs after a Windows 11 bug prevented users from shutting down their PCs following the installation of a security update. Microsoft shared in ...

Why this is important: Even though it may sound trivial, this bug undermined trust in shutdown routines, which are essential for laptops, gaming PCs, and any system where you expect it to power off ...

The first major update to Windows 11 of the year is here. And it's already causing major issues. Windows 11 is the only version of Microsoft's desktop operating system that's still supported. It was ...

However, Windows Latest also noticed that the release notes mention a fix for the Windows Update function. “Improved: Addressed underlying issue which can cause 'Update and shutdown' to not actually ...