Microsoft Fixes Decade-Old Windows Bug That Made 'Update and Shut Down' Restart PCs

Microsoft has released a patch that fixes a longstanding bug in Windows 11 and Windows 10 where selecting 'Update and shut down' would restart the computer instead of powering it off. The issue affected users across both operating systems since Windows 10's initial release. The fix arrived in Windows 11 25H2 Build 26200.7019 and the October 2025 optional update KB5067036.

Microsoft confirmed the patch 'addressed underlying issue which can cause 'Update and shutdown' to not actually shut down your PC after updating.' The problem likely stemmed from the Windows Servicing Stack failing to carry the power-off command through the required reboot phase. During updates Windows must restart into an offline servicing mode to replace system files. The power-off instruction was either cleared or blocked during this transition.

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