Up until now, Microsoft has corrected an issue of long standing with Windows: when using the “Update and Shut Down” option, it would fail to completely power off PCs in specific cases. While a handful of computers switched off, others remained on a low power state without informing the users. The confusion and frustration this caused have continued to affect both Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices, raising issues about energy, security, and experience.
Bug Causes Confusion During Standard Update Process
It was designed to install the updates while safely powering down the computer, but the bug somehow led many users to believe that their computers had been turned off while background processes were still running. A dead laptop battery was sometimes the result. Certain peripheral devices also would not release all their connections. Microsoft added that the anomaly pertained to the fact that there were inconsistencies in how the shutdown sequences were handled at the system level during updates.
Microsoft Release Patch to Correct Shutdown Behavior
Therefore, this was the reason Microsoft rolled out a security and functional update whose coverage would be the complete power-off of the devices in the event that an update is done. The patch repurposes the sequence of shut down, letting the operating system complete all installations of updates before disconnecting power. Users can find the fix on Windows Update or manually download the cumulative update with the latest patch notes.
Update Ensures System Security And Energy Efficiency Improvements
Microsoft does just that in general: when disconnecting a device, the operating system sometimes has updates ready but incomplete. Devices will now carry out updates properly and thus not introduce vulnerabilities as a result of incomplete installations. Most importantly, desktops and laptops will not draw unnecessary amounts, misreporting the drawn power consumption as a system that has been completely shut down, thus reducing electricity use and prolonging battery life for mobile users. Moreover, the fix increases dependability for the future startup of PCs after maintenance or hardware changes.
Users Should Verify Updates Are Successfully Applied Today
A verification that the update has been correctly installed is recommended after the installation of the patch. This could be achieved with reference to the Windows Update history for the latest cumulative update. Restarting after installing ensures that the patch works and therefore, the “Update and Shut Down” option should now switch off the entire device without leaving any processes running in the background.
An important step towards improving user experience, security of the system, and power management is made by Microsoft’s patch on the “Update and Shut Down” bug. Windows users can now rightly trust their PCs to power down completely following an update, thus avoiding any confusion, wastage of unnecessary power, and associated security hazards. It further consolidates Microsoft’s commitment to reliability and uninterrupted device performance.
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News Source: PCmag.com
