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

So, when you click "Update and shut down" on your PC, you assume your PC will install any available updates, then shut down.

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

Anew Windows 11 update finally fixes a long-standing shutdown glitch that caused PCs to reboot instead of powering off — a ...

According to the changelog from Microsoft, the issue would occur specifically after downloading and applying a Windows update ...

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

Windows Latest says Microsoft never acknowledged the longstanding problem until releasing an optional update on Oct. 28. A ...

According to Windows Latest, Microsoft has fixed the "Update and shut down" button to actually shut down your PC when it's ...

Windows has released its latest update for Windows 11, and it finally fixes a problem that has been plaguing Windows users ...