Windows 11 continues to evolve, addressing a variety of bugs and quirks that have occasionally disrupted user experience. Microsoft has been proactive in rolling out updates to enhance functionality and resolve longstanding issues. Notably, in June, the company eliminated the notorious Blue Screen of Death, followed by a fix for a Bluetooth annoyance in August. The latest update, released on October 28, 2025, targets the vexing “Update and shut down” bug that has lingered since the days of Windows 10.
The update and shutdown bug is a persistent problem
This particular bug has frustrated users who, after selecting the “Update and shut down” option, found their computers restarting instead of powering down. According to Windows Latest, this glitch has been a topic of discussion in online forums for years, particularly impacting laptop users whose devices could drain their batteries if left on post-update.
The fix is included in the optional KB5067036 update, which corresponds to either Windows 11 25H2 Build 26200.7019 or Windows 11 24H2 Build 26100.7019, depending on the version in use. Users who have enabled the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” feature in Windows Update settings may have already received this patch. For those who haven’t, the “Check for updates” option in the Windows Update settings will allow them to install the KB5067036 patch manually. If opting out of this optional update, users can expect the fix to be integrated into a mandatory patch scheduled for November 11.
While Microsoft has not disclosed the specific reasons behind the “Update and shut down” malfunction, the company confirmed that the underlying issue has been addressed. In the update changelog, Microsoft stated, “Addressed underlying issue which can cause ‘Update and shutdown’ to not actually shut down your PC after updating.”
In addition to resolving the shutdown bug, the KB5067036 update introduces a series of enhancements aimed at improving overall system stability. Among the fixes are reductions in the likelihood of encountering “Error 0x80070103” during driver installations and “Error 0x800f0983” while running Windows Update. The update also rectifies an issue from the August 2025 non-security update (KB5064081), which caused some videos and games to display with a red tint. Furthermore, it addresses a “Catastrophic Error” (0x8000FFFF) that occurred when extracting large archives and resolves instances where certain applications became unresponsive during the “Open” or “Save” processes. Notably, the update also tackles the problem of File Explorer freezing when accessing the Home folder.
