Windows Security Updates

Microsoft issues emergency Windows fix

Microsoft issues emergency fix afer a security update left some Windows 11 devices unable to shut down

If you weren't able to shut down your Windows 11 device recently, Microsoft has rolled out an emergency fix addressing a couple of critical bugs that popped up with its latest January 2026 Windows security update.

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Microsoft issues emergency Windows 11 fix after computers fail to shut down

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Microsoft Confirms Emergency Updates For Most Windows PCs

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All About Microsoft's Emergency Update For Windows 11 Shutdown Bug

Microsoft has released an emergency update to address issues caused by its January 2026 security patch, which triggered bugs such as preventing systems from shutting down.

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Windows 11 Users Face ‘Shut Down’ Disaster: Microsoft Assures Fix On The Way

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Microsoft scrambles to fix Windows 11 after security update causes unexpected failures

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Windows App forgets how to log in with first security update of the year

The Windows App is Microsoft's one-stop shop for everything Windows launched via a rebranding exercise in 2024. According to Microsoft at the time, it "serves as your secure gateway to connect to Windows across Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Remote Desktop, Remote Desktop Services, Microsoft Dev Box, and more." Until, of course, it doesn't.

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Are you still on Windows 10? You should install the latest update

Windows 10 users should install update KB5073724 immediately, which fixes several security vulnerabilities in the operating system.

Windows Update Problems: Outlook Freezes with POP Mail Accounts

Microsoft's January security updates for Windows 11 also appear to be disrupting Outlook. Microsoft is investigating problems with POP mail accounts.

For the outdated Windows 10, the first security update was released in 2026.

Users of outdated versions of Windows 10 have been urged to install the first update to the operating system in 2026. This was reported by PCWorld magazine.