Microsoft fixes Windows "Update and shut down" bug that caused PCs to restart instead of shutting down
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Summary
Microsoft has finally fixed a long-standing Windows bug where selecting "Update and shut down" would actually restart the PC instead of shutting down. The fix is included in Windows 11 25H2 Build 26200.7019 and newer versions, addressing an issue that has affected users since Windows 10. This bug has been one of the most reported problems with Windows, and Microsoft has now acknowledged and resolved it after years of user frustration.
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If your PC restarts after 'Update and shut down,' you're not alone. It affects Windows 11 and 10, and is one of the most reported issues.
Microsoft shipped a broken 'Update and shut down' toggle with Windows 10, and it never acknowledged it until now.
I don't want to recall the countless number of times I've been deceived by 'Update and shut down.'
Starting with Windows 11 25H2 Build 26200.7019 (or 26100.7019 on 24H2) and newer, “Update and shut down" will shut down, not reboot.
