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Microsoft is finally fixing the “Update and Shut Down” function on Windows, which has long been criticized for restarting your PC rather than shutting it down.
The fix is arriving through the optional KB5067036 update for Windows 11 25H2, which Microsoft began rolling out last week. It contains a host of OS improvements, including a redesigned Start menu and recommended section in File Explorer.
However, Windows Latest also noticed that the release notes mention a fix for the Windows Update function. “Improved: Addressed underlying issue which can cause ‘Update and shutdown’ to not actually shut down your PC after updating,” Microsoft wrote.
Complaints about the bug date back to 2021 on Windows 11 and Windows 10 PCs, according to user reports. Of course, users can still manually turn off their PCs through the regular shutdown button, but the sometimes erratic behavior from the OS has irritated users.
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Microsoft hasn’t explained what caused the error. However, users have speculated that it’s because the PC needs a restart to finalize software updates, which can result in the PC mistakenly overriding the shutdown command.
On Windows 11, download the optional KB5067036 update in Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Microsoft also told Windows Latest that it plans to roll out a mainstream fix for the bug with its Nov. 11 Patch Tuesday, which should download automatically. Microsoft has ended support for Windows 10, with its one-year extension just covering security updates.
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