Windows 11 shutdown bug forces Microsoft into damage control
theregister.com • • general
Key Points:
- Microsoft released an emergency out-of-band update, KB5077797, on January 17 to fix shutdown, restart, and hibernation issues caused by the January Patch Tuesday update on Windows 11 version 23H2.
- The problem was linked to System Guard Secure Launch, a boot-time security feature, which caused affected PCs to fail shutting down properly, leading to power drain on laptops and desktops.
- The update also resolves a Remote Desktop authentication bug where users experienced credential prompt loops, affecting both client and server systems.
- Microsoft acknowledged an additional unresolved issue from the January update causing Outlook POP account profiles to freeze, with a fix still pending.
- January's Patch Tuesday included over 100 fixes addressing critical vulnerabilities,
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