Windows 11 Shutdown Disaster: Microsoft Promises Fix for Bug-Ridden Update
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News18•19-01-2026, 16:16
Windows 11 Shutdown Disaster: Microsoft Promises Fix for Bug-Ridden Update
- •Windows 11 users experienced a major shutdown issue after a bug-ridden January 2026 update from Microsoft.
- •Microsoft acknowledged the problem, which also included remote desktop connection issues and Outlook Classic crashes.
- •The shutdown bug caused PCs to reboot instead of shutting down, primarily affecting the enterprise segment.
- •An emergency update was released on January 17, which reportedly fixed the shutdown and remote desktop glitches.
- •The Indian government, via CERT-In, also issued a high-severity warning about security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office apps.
Why It Matters: Microsoft is addressing critical bugs in its January 2026 Windows 11 update, including a major shutdown issue.
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