Microsoft patches Windows 11 shutdown and remote-login bugs with emergency out-of-band fix
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Microsoft issued an out-of-band emergency patch for the January 2026 Windows security update that fixes a shutdown/hibernate bug on some Windows 11 PCs and restores remote login via credential prompts on Windows 10/11 devices; the fix also addresses Secure Launch startup-security issues. Some users still report lingering problems like blank screens or Outlook Classic crashes, and Microsoft noted related fixes from October 2025 for Windows Recovery Environment. Windows 10 users can continue with Extended Security Updates if they’re not ready to upgrade.
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