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Moneycontrol20-01-2026, 15:32

Windows 11 Update Bug: Microsoft Issues Emergency Fix for Shutdown Issues

  • Microsoft's first Windows 11 update of the year caused a critical bug preventing PCs from shutting down or restarting properly.
  • The issue stemmed from an out-of-band update released on January 11, affecting Windows 11 23H2 Enterprise and IoT editions with Secure Launch enabled.
  • The bug also led to remote desktop login failures and Microsoft Outlook crashes for some users.
  • Microsoft issued an emergency out-of-band (OOB) update, KB5077797, on January 17, 2026, to resolve these problems.
  • Users can manually download the fix from the Microsoft Update Catalog if not available via Windows Update; pausing updates is advised if unaffected.

Why It Matters: Microsoft released an emergency fix for a critical Windows 11 update bug causing shutdown and login issues.

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