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Windows 11's latest bug won't let you shut down your PC, but there's a fix

Microsoft released KB5077797 to fix a Windows 11 shutdown/hibernation bug causing unexpected restarts. Patch also fixes Remote Desktop credential acceptance failures. Get KB5077797 from Microsoft ...
eTeknix

Microsoft Releases Emergency Patch to Fix Windows 11 Shutdown Bug

Windows 11 devices, especially after the January 2026 security update, have encountered a specific bug: when trying to shut down the computer, it restarts instead of turning off. The issue affects ...

Microsoft Windows 11 Emergency Update: Windows 11 to Fix Microsoft Account Sign-In Issues

Microsoft released an emergency out-of-band update for Windows 11 on March 21, 2026, to resolve widespread sign-in problems ...
ExtremeTech

Windows 11 Shutdown Bug Spreads to Windows 10 PCs

Microsoft's January 2026 security update presented a shutdown issue on Windows 11 PCs, but new reports indicate that the problem extends well beyond the newest OS. Windows 10 users and Microsoft ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: Some Windows PCs fail to shut down after January update

Microsoft has confirmed a new issue that prevents Windows 11 23H2 devices with System Guard Secure Launch enabled from shutting down. System Guard Secure Launch is a Windows security feature designed ...
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 ...