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

Microsoft says uninstall Windows 11 update KB5074109 to fix Outlook Classic hangs, black screens and other stability issues ...

Windows 11’s latest update drama: KB5074109 breaks things, and the uninstall process breaks too.

Windows 11 KB5078127 is an 'out-of-band' patch to fix an issue that broke Outlook Classic (POP, PST) after January 2026 Patch ...

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

Last week's security patch is the latest buggy update that impaired some PCs. Take these steps before and after an update to ...

Microsoft confirmed that the KB5074109 January Windows 11 security update causes the classic Outlook desktop client to freeze ...

Microsoft’s first major Windows 11 update of 2026 released on January 13 introduced a concerning bug that caused some PCs to ...

I'm encouraged by Microsoft's 2026 roadmap, but these long-standing Windows 11 issues still matter most to everyday PC users.

Using a modern PC with Windows Update turned off is not a good idea these days, but sometimes, pausing or deferring Windows updates is not only warranted but also necessary. Like any other company, ...

Microsoft’s first major Windows 11 update of 2026 quickly turned into a headache for users, after widespread reports emerged ...

After the first update stopped PCs from shutting down or going to sleep, the latest one halts the boot-up process. Microsoft ...