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

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

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

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

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

Windows Windows 11 25H2 has borked the mouse and keyboard controls in the Windows Recovery Environment, because what would a ...

Windows 11 finally fixes the bug that prevented the system from shutting down properly when selecting Update and shut down ...

According to the changelog from Microsoft, the issue would occur specifically after downloading and applying a Windows update ...

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

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 ...

Fast Startup is a feature in Windows 11/10 that makes your system boot faster after shutting down. It is enabled by default. Sometimes, this feature causes issues. Therefore, we suggest you disable it ...

Turn off your PC instead of restarting it. Disconnect the power cord. If it is a laptop, disconnect its charger and remove its battery (if removable). Press and hold the power button for up to 45 ...