A small but long‑standing bug in Windows’ shutdown process has been resolved, ending years of frustration for users.

Starting with Windows 11 25H2 Build 26200.7019 (or 26100.7019 on 24H2) and newer, “Update and shut down" will shut down, not reboot.

In the drop-down titled Windows 11 PC experiences, under Windows Update, a single bullet point reads, "Improved: Addressed ...

Have you ever experienced downloading an update for your Windows 11 PC, letting it to “Update and shut down”, only to find it ...

When you find that the recently installed programs on your Windows 11/10 PC disappear after a restart, follow the following steps to fix the problem. Run a malware scan Install apps for all users ...

The feature, introduced as part of KB5067109 Insider update, is designed to detect potential memory issues after a system ...

Rolling out gradually, the 2025 Windows 11 update installs faster than Microsoft's previous annual releases. But there are already a few known issues with it.