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Microsoft issues emergency Windows fix after computers can't shut down

Microsoft has issued an urgent fix for Windows 11 after a recent security update caused several major issues with the operating system. One of the bugs prevented some systems from shutting down or ...
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Windows 11 bug prevents some PCs from shutting down: Here's how to fix it

UPDATE 1/19: Microsoft has rolled out a fix for a bug that prevents some users from shutting down or putting their Windows 11 computer to sleep. The update, titled KB5077797, was released by Microsoft ...
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Microsoft Rolls Out Fix for Security Update Preventing Windows 11 PCs From Shutting Down

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 ...
techtimes

Windows 11 Shutdown Bug Explained: Why Your PC Won’t Turn Off and How to Fix It

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

‘Restart And Shut Down’—Microsoft Confirms Windows Update ‘Disruption’

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about cybersecurity, surveillance and privacy. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: January update shutdown bug affects more Windows PCs

Microsoft has confirmed that a known issue preventing some Windows 11 devices from shutting down also affects Windows 10 systems with Virtual Secure Mode (VSM) enabled. VSM is a Windows security ...