The latest Windows Insider update gives real control over the shutdown menu, so pending updates only install when you say so.

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Windows 11 shutdown issues caught many users off guard after a routine January 2026 security update, triggering widespread PC troubleshooting across affected systems. Instead of powering off, impacted ...