Microsoft is finally fixing Windows 11's unreliable 'update and shut down' option when you have an update pending

The latest Windows 11 preview build includes a fix for the infamous "update and shutdown" bug where your PC wouldn't actually shut down after installing an update.

Microsoft fixes weird bug that's been messing with Windows 11 updates for years

Want to apply a Windows 11 update and shut down your PC? The weird bug that made this choice randomly fail to work has been fixed.
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Windows 11 Finally Fixes Update and Shutdown Bug After 2 Years

A long-running issue with the “Update and shutdown” feature in Windows 11 is finally getting fixed. After two years of user ...
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When Nothing Else Works, Use the Command Prompt to Shut Down Windows

In an ideal world, you'd lead a long and happy life only ever shutting down and restarting your PC via the Start menu. Click the power icon, choose your option, and you're done. However, life doesn't ...