Fortunately, there's a workaround.

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

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

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

If you weren't able to shut down your Windows 11 device recently, Microsoft has rolled out an emergency fix addressing a ...

A new bug in the January 2026 Windows 11 update is preventing PCs from shutting down. Here is the temporary fix to save your ...

Windows 11 Enterprise and IoT get an update disrupting shutdown and hibernation functionality, but a more manual shutdown is ...

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 broke shutdown and Remote Desktop on some PCs, and the company has now pushed emergency ...

Microsoft has really stepped in it with the first Windows 11 update of 2026. Reports from annoyed Windows users are cropping ...

The first Windows 11 update for 2026 has caused unexpected trouble to some users and prevented the affected computers from ...

After Windows 11 January 2026 update, we're seeing reports of other issues, including a sleep problem (S3), and more.