The fix is arriving through the optional KB5067036 update for Windows 11 25H2, which Microsoft began rolling out last week.

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

So, when you click "Update and shut down" on your PC, you assume your PC will install any available updates, then shut down.

Anew Windows 11 update finally fixes a long-standing shutdown glitch that caused PCs to reboot instead of powering off — a ...

Microsoft just released a whole set of nonsecurity related updates including a bug that addresses one of the most commonly ...

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

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

The urgent fix addresses a dangerous flaw that disabled USB keyboards and mice in recovery mode, exactly when users need them ...