Microsoft Finally Fixes the Infamous ‘Update and Restart’ Glitch – No More Unwanted Wake-Up Calls!
Microsoft has finally fixed the mysterious “Update and shut down” issue that left users scratching their heads and their laptops unexpectedly powered on. No more waking up to a surprise login screen and a drained battery. With this fix, you can now confidently bid your PC goodnight without fearing it’s secretly pulling an all-nighter!
Hot Take:
Imagine waking up to find your computer pulling an all-nighter without your permission! Microsoft finally tackles the problem of rebellious PCs that refused to sleep after updates. It’s about time users stopped getting punked by their own technology. Now, Windows 11 users can rest easy (literally) knowing their machines aren’t secretly moonlighting as insomniacs.
Key Points:
- Microsoft has fixed a long-term issue where ‘Update and shut down’ turned into ‘Update and restart’.
- The fix is included in the October 2025 optional update KB5067036 for Windows 11.
- This issue has also affected Windows 10 users, but the current fix is specific to Windows 11 builds.
- The update also introduces new features like an enhanced Start menu and colorful taskbar icons.
- Microsoft plans to simplify update naming conventions for better user understanding.
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