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A Windows 11 update broke shutdowns, here's what you should do

Microsoft’s first Windows 11 security update of 2026 caused two nasty failures, some PCs couldn’t finish a shutdown, and some users couldn’t sign in over Remote Desktop. Microsoft has now shipped ...
Forbes

‘Shutdown, Restart’—Microsoft Changes Windows To Ease PC Users’ Frustrations

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. All change for your PC. Microsoft has now confirmed major changes to the way in which ...
PC World

You weren’t imagining it: Windows 11’s slow shutdowns are finally fixed

PCWorld reports that Microsoft’s optional update KB5095093 fixes a Windows 11 bug causing frustratingly slow PC shutdowns. The issue stemmed from the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) ...