Some Windows 11 PCs aren’t shutting down anymore after the latest update

Since the January update from a few days ago, some PCs running Windows 11 are reportedly unable to shut down properly.
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Windows 11 KB5074109 Triggers Reboot Loops, Users Share a Simple Workaround

Windows 11 KB5074109 is causing crashes, reboots, black screens, and BSOD errors for some users, but workaround is available.

Microsoft Patch Tuesday Fixes 112 Flaws, Includes SharePoint and Windows

Microsoft’s January 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 112 CVEs, including an exploited Windows DWM zero-day, plus critical flaws ...

Is "Winslop" the answer to Microsoft’s AI oversaturation in Windows 11?

However, modern-day challenges like these require modern-day solutions — enter Winslop. Winslop, developed by the same ...

Still on Windows 10? I installed 0patch on my old PC, and it's easily the best defense in the 'End of Support' era

Some reluctantly upgraded to Windows 11, while others switched to Linux. Many signed up for Microsoft's Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU), a $ 30-per-year plan that delivers official security ...