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Windows 10 KB5075912 is rolling out on PCs with Extended Security Updates (ESU), and it bumps the OS to Build 19045.6937.

Microsoft confirms a Windows bug preventing some PCs from shutting down or hibernating after January 2026 updates. A fix is ...

Windows 11 shutdown bug explained with causes, fixes, and workarounds to stop restarts, battery drain, and failed power-offs after updates.

Ever since the January update, some Windows 11 haven't been able to shut down their PCs. Apparently, this bug also affects ...

Microsoft confirms shutdown and hibernation bugs affect Secure Launch and VSM systems after January 2026 updates, with a fix ...

Microsoft's January 2026 update broke shutdown and Remote Desktop on some PCs, and the company has now pushed emergency patches to fix those issues ...

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 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 ...

Microsoft is reallocating engineers from new feature development to address significant performance and reliability issues plaguing Windows 11. This "swarming" effort, expected to last through 2026, ...

Microsoft admits Windows 11 issues. With bug fixes, Copilot cutbacks, and gaming fixes, 2026 could be Windows’ last chance to ...

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