Windows 11 finally fixes the long-broken “Update and shut down” option that has plagued me for years

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

Microsoft Finally Fixes the Infamous ‘Update and Shut Down’ Bug

Microsoft fixes Windows’ long-standing “Update and shut down” bug in Windows 11. Update KB5067036 stops unwanted restarts, ...

Windows finally fixes the “Update & Shut Down” bug that kept PCs running all night

Anew Windows 11 update finally fixes a long-standing shutdown glitch that caused PCs to reboot instead of powering off — a ...
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“Update and shut down” no longer restarts PC, as Windows 11 25H2 patch addresses a decades-old bug

Starting with Windows 11 25H2 Build 26200.7019 (or 26100.7019 on 24H2) and newer, “Update and shut down" will shut down, not reboot.
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Microsoft Finally Fixes the Long-Standing “Update and Shutdown” Bug in Windows 11

Microsoft has now fixed a years-old bug in Windows 11. The “Update and Shutdown” option often resulted in a restart after updates instead of switching off the PC as desired. The current preview update ...

After a decade of frustration, Microsoft finally fixes "Update and shut down" Windows bug

As Windows Latest highlights, Windows typically needs to boot into an offline servicing phase to apply a patch because it can not update files while they ...

Windows 'update and shut down' reboot glitch finally fixed, saving tiny gaming laptop batteries everywhere

Window Windows These are the last few Windows 10 zero-day security updates you'll see without signing up to extended coverage ...