Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. This update mistake has finally been fixed. Updated on Nov. 5 with ...

Microsoft confirms a Windows bug preventing some PCs from shutting down or hibernating after January 2026 updates. A fix is ...

Microsoft Finally Fixes the Infamous ‘Update and Shut Down’ Bug Your email has been sent Microsoft has finally squashed a bug that many Windows users have complained about for years. The one that ...

Even after reaching consumer end of support, Windows 10 suffers from update issues as extended support systems run into a ...

Windows 11 KB5074109 (January 2026 Update) is causing major issues on some PCs, and Microsoft has more details to share.

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

PCWorld reports that Microsoft acknowledges a shutdown bug affecting Windows 11 23H2 PCs, preventing proper system shutdown after the latest update. This issue matters for users experiencing ...

Windows 11 is not without its bugs, quirks, and weirdness, and every once in a while, Microsoft fixes some of these issues to give users a much-needed respite. In June of this year, the company killed ...

Why it matters: The "Update and shut down" option in Windows 10 and Windows 11 is meant to do just that – install any updates in the queue and then shut down your machine afterwards. In theory, the ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. New warning for Windows users Microsoft has issued another warning that shutting down ...

Microsoft has issued an urgent fix for Windows 11 after a recent security update caused several major issues with the operating system. One of the bugs prevented some systems from shutting down or ...