US EditionMicrosoft releases emergency update after Windows 11 shutdown issue
- On January 17, 2026, Microsoft rushed out an out-of-band Windows 11 update, KB5077797, targeting version 23H2 to fix shutdown and Remote Desktop bugs.
- After the January 13, 2026 security update , the Patch Tuesday bundle introduced a shutdown bug due to conflicts with System Guard Secure Launch.
- On affected PCs, machines with Secure Launch enabled ran shutdown routines then 'sat there humming' or restarted, causing battery drain, while Remote Desktop users faced sign-in failures with looping credential prompts.
- Microsoft is advising affected users to install KB5077797 to restore shutdown and hibernation, confirming the bug originated from January cumulative update but offering little explanation.
- With Patch Tuesday delivering over 100 fixes, security teams faced pressure because at least one bug was actively exploited, and Microsoft last week acknowledged a separate bug affecting classic Outlook POP account profiles.
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The first Windows update 2026 was supposed to close security gaps. Instead, many users could no longer shut down their computers.
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