Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 have a bug that causes your PC to restart when you choose the Update and shut down option.

Setting a timer to shut down your Windows PC can be helpful in many cases. For example, if you are downloading a large piece of software or a game, you can set your computer to shut down after a ...

A small but long‑standing bug in Windows’ shutdown process has been resolved, ending years of frustration for users.

The most reported Windows Update bug in the operating system has finally been fixed, but only for Windows 11 users.

Starting with Windows 11 25H2 Build 26200.7019 (or 26100.7019 on 24H2) and newer, “Update and shut down" will shut down, not reboot.

Microsoft fixes Windows’ long-standing “Update and shut down” bug in Windows 11. Update KB5067036 stops unwanted restarts, ...

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The fix is arriving through the optional KB5067036 update for Windows 11 25H2, which Microsoft began rolling out last week.