Microsoft issues emergency Windows fix
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The fix is for a bug that prevents some systems from shutting down, while another bug that prevents hibernation has no workaround yet.
Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 January 2026 Update is causing at least three major issues, rolling out fixes for two bugs.
Windows update KB5074109 is linked to black screen and freezing issues on Nvidia systems, with users awaiting a driver or Microsoft fix.
When you open up Edge on Windows 11, you'll see a vast array of tiles showing news headlines and sponsored ads. For the most part, the tiles are influenced by how you personalize your content choices and also by Microsoft's AI. For example, if you click on a lot of crime news, you might start getting more crime news.
Windows 11 KB5074109 causes a black screen on some PCs, including those with an Nvidia GPU, and also freezes Outlook if you use POP.
Microsoft has rolled out an urgent Windows update to fix shutdown and restart issues in Windows 11 and remote login problems in Windows 10 and 11.
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.