Some Windows 11 PCs aren’t shutting down anymore after the latest update

On January 13th, Microsoft released a comprehensive update for Windows 11, known as the first Patch Tuesday of the year.
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The latest Windows 11 update is causing PCs to refuse to shut down

The latest Windows 11 security update from January 2026 is causing a frustrating bug that makes some PCs refuse to shut down ...
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Windows 11's Latest Bug Refuses to Shutdown the PC

A new bug in the January 2026 Windows 11 update is preventing PCs from shutting down. Here is the temporary fix to save your ...
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Microsoft Fixes Aged ‘Update And Shut Down’ Windows Problem

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 ...