The fix is arriving through the optional KB5067036 update for Windows 11 25H2, which Microsoft began rolling out last week.
So, when you click "Update and shut down" on your PC, you assume your PC will install any available updates, then shut down.
Anew Windows 11 update finally fixes a long-standing shutdown glitch that caused PCs to reboot instead of powering off — a ...
A small but long‑standing bug in Windows’ shutdown process has been resolved, ending years of frustration for users.
Microsoft fixes Windows’ long-standing “Update and shut down” bug in Windows 11. Update KB5067036 stops unwanted restarts, ...