Microsoft’s first Windows 11 update of 2026 stopped some computers from shutting down
Published: (January 18, 2026 at 11:46 AM EST)
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Source: The Verge
Source: The Verge
Microsoft releases first 2026 security update for Windows 11
Microsoft released its first security update of 2026 for Windows 11 on January 13.
Emergency out‑of‑band update
Just four days later, the company was forced to roll out an emergency out‑of‑band update to address several serious bugs introduced by the initial patch.
Issues caused by the original update
- Some systems failed when shutting down.
- Others failed when entering hibernation.