'Update and Shut Down' Actually Restarts Your PC (but a Fix Is Coming)

Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 have a bug that causes your PC to restart when you choose the Update and shut down option.

Microsoft admits to a bug in Windows Update and offers the most classic solution possible: “Update and shut down”

The most reported Windows Update bug in the operating system has finally been fixed, but only for Windows 11 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 '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 ...
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Microsoft Fixes 'Update and Shut Down' Bug That Doesn't Actually Turn Off Your PC

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

Microsoft fixes longstanding bug that caused computers to restart

Windows Latest says Microsoft never acknowledged the longstanding problem until releasing an optional update on Oct. 28. A ...

Windows 10 and 11 update is pushing some users into BitLocker recovery

The October 2025 security update for Windows 11 25H2, Windows 11 24H2, and Windows 10 22H2 has reportedly forced some users into the BitLocker recovery screen ...