The fix is for a bug that prevents some systems from shutting down, while another bug that prevents hibernation has no ...

On January 13th, Microsoft released a comprehensive update for Windows 11, known as the first Patch Tuesday of the year.

Microsoft’s first Windows 11 security update of 2026 broke shutdowns and some Remote Desktop sign-ins. Microsoft has released ...

Imagine not being able to shut down your own PC because Windows simply doesn't want you to. That's exactly how bad the latest ...

As reported by Windows Latest, Microsoft has now “released fixes for at least two bugs.” Specifically, the shut-down failure ...

Microsoft suggests typing cmd into the Search bar and selecting Command Prompt from the results. Enter shutdown /s /t 0 in ...

Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 January 2026 Update is causing at least three major issues, rolling out fixes for ...

Microsoft's January 2026 update for Windows 11 has led to a shutdown bug affecting a minor group of users, causing systems to ...

Computers are supposed to be unambiguous. When you click a function, that function is supposed to do what it says it does. So, when you click "Update and shut down" on your PC, you assume your PC will ...

That said, Microsoft also says “there is no work around at this time for entering hibernation.” Be very careful. “Until this ...

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