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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 January 2026 Update issues, releases fix for at least two bugs

Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 January 2026 Update is causing at least three major issues, rolling out fixes for two bugs.

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Microsoft Confirms Emergency Updates For Most Windows PCs

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Microsoft issues emergency Windows fix after computers can't shut down

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All About Microsoft's Emergency Update For Windows 11 Shutdown Bug

Microsoft has released an emergency update to address issues caused by its January 2026 security patch, which triggered bugs such as preventing systems from shutting down.

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Windows 11 Users Face ‘Shut Down’ Disaster: Microsoft Assures Fix On The Way

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Microsoft scrambles to fix Windows 11 after security update causes unexpected failures

Windows Latest

Windows 11 had 20+ major update problems in 2025 and and 2026 started badly too. What are you doing, Microsoft?

Windows 11 had a rough 2025. We tracked the top 20 Windows 11 issues reported by Windows Latest, from failed updates to broken features.

XDA Developers on MSN

This open-source tool fixes one of Windows’ biggest backup problems

An open-source tool called Home Backup & Restore aims to replace Windows File History with a smarter, Time Machine–like snapshot system using hard links to save space. The latest v11.4 update adds browsable snapshots, detailed change reports, smart exclusions, and a native Windows 11-style UI—all built in PowerShell and WPF.

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Windows Update Problems: Outlook Freezes with POP Mail Accounts

Microsoft's January security updates for Windows 11 also appear to be disrupting Outlook. Microsoft is investigating problems with POP mail accounts.

Computing

Microsoft scrambles emergency Windows fixes after Patch Tuesday glitches

Microsoft has rushed out several out-of-band updates after January’s Patch Tuesday triggered widespread Windows problems, from broken remote desktop access and reboot loops to Outlook

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Windows 11 KB5074109 Breaks Outlook for POP Accounts, Microsoft Confirms Issue

Windows 11 KB5074109 causes Outlook freezing for POP accounts. Microsoft confirms the issue and investigates a permanent fix.

Microsoft Scrambles to Fix Windows 11 After Early 2026 Update Breaks Core Features

Microsoft’s first major Windows 11 update of 2026 quickly turned into a headache for users, after widespread reports emerged of systems failing to shut down properly and remote sign-in tools suddenly becoming unusable.