Windows 11 January 2026 updates may cause boot failures on some PCs. Microsoft is investigating issues linked to KB5074109.

Microsoft said my PC was 'too old' to run Windows 11 - how I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway ...

Microsoft is shifting focus to fixing Windows 11 performance and reliability after months of buggy updates, boot failures, ...

A fresh wave of Windows 11 update trouble is making the rounds, and this one is about as disruptive as it gets: some PCs reportedly can’t boot after installing the latest January 2026 security update.

Round and round we go.

A recent Windows Update pushed out by Microsoft has been causing big problems for some Windows 11 users, leading to heavy criticism of the company online.

If you encounter a Blue Screen on first boot only when you start it the first time in WIndows 11/10, use the following fixes: Clearing CMOS usually fixes booting issues. You can also try this. Please ...