Microsoft issues emergency Windows 11 fix after computers fail to shut down

[highplainsdem]

Source: Independent

Microsoft has issued an urgent fix for Windows 11 after a recent security update caused several major issues with the operating system.

One of the bugs prevented some systems from shutting down or hibernating properly, causing computers to reboot rather than swich off.

Another problem prevented users from logging in via a remote desktop, while another caused Microsoft Outlook to crash.

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The Outlook problem is also far more widespread than the shut down issue, however no fix has yet been issued.

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Read more: https://www.the-independent.com/tech/microsoft-windows-11-update-emergency-b2903085.html

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But hey, people now have way more AI features that no one asked for...

[mwmisses4289]

1. This paragraph made me lol.

"Windows 11 is the world’s most popular operating system for laptops and computers, having surpassed its predecessor, Windows 10, last July."

The only reason Windows 11 is more "popular" is because microsoft didn't give users much choice- update to it on your current machine or buy a new machine. The reason 40% are still using MS 10 is a new machine is out of budget for many, and their perfectly good older machine can't run MS 11 (it was designed that way). Beginning to sound like 11 is turning into m e.

[richdj25]

11. Indeed, Microsoft did play a fast one..

on the public with this bait and switch. I had purchased a Windows 10 machine back in 2018 but was told 11 didn't support the processor as the new roll-out was about to happen in 2021. Of course I gave them the middle finger, because their excuse was bogus. I eventually installed 11, using a nerdy work-around which involved deleting some code on their installation software and everything worked as it should through today.

[Mr.Bee]

2. Thanks

Staying on Windows10.

[CountAllVotes]

4. I'm still using Windows 7 on my old desktop

To hell with Windows 11!

[Mr.Bee]

5. P.S.

I have a brand new Windows 11 machine, haven't taken it out of the box!

[CountAllVotes]

10. Mine is an Acer

It has a CDRW on it and I watch the news, youtube, etc. on it.

I realize there are security issues with Windows 7 so I use my Thinkpad with Windows 10 on it.

I don't want Windows 11!

Glad to know I am not alone.

[Bengus81]

18. The first "real" PC I ever bought was an Acer in 1995. Those machines were $2500 back then

The CPU speed was 90Mhz and it ran Win 3.1 just fine. Pretty solid machine,really zero problems that I can remember. Used it till 2002 and built a computer to replace it.

[Bengus81]

16. Yup....hell I stayed on Windows XP for years and years after they ended "support"

I built a computer in late 2016 (done a couple of upgrades over the years) that's gaming quality and I was told from the get-go in updates that it would not run Win 11.

Fine with me,I don't want it anyway.

[Baitball Blogger]

3. Hmm, hmm, hmm.

Me, who can only think of the worst possible scenario is wondering what their original intention was that everything became a cluster fuck.

[Random Boomer]

7. Data mining

Windows 11 is focused on pushing AI into everything you do, and it monitors your activities as well. That, plus ads displayed on the Start menu panel, make it pretty apparent that the current management of Microsoft view user information as their product and users as a resource to be mined.

I'm considering a move to Linux off of Win11. I've resisted because my energy level is limited these days and I have other things I'd rather focus on. On the current trajectory, however, I may lose patience with Microsoft entirely.

[Baitball Blogger]

8. Thank you!

Hope things get better.

[Karma13612]

6. My old Dell With Windows 10 was fine

But, due to warnings that security fixes would no longer be supported, I upgraded to a Windows 11 compatible Dell. I only get refurbished machines because the new ones are way too expensive.

So far so good. I just did the latest updates yesterday. Seemed to go just fine.

[twodogsbarking]

9. My son has bought my last two computers. Thanks son.

[Gaugamela]

12. Windows is an infomercial masquerading as an operating system.

[mwmisses4289]

13. 😲

[Miguelito Loveless]

14. Done with Microsoft

I am in the process of setting up a Linux machine, and running Windows 10, 8, 7, and XP as virtual machines, and using my old bought and paid for software. I have no use for subscription-based software.

[kimbutgar]

15. The other day mine said it was infected by a virus even though I have trendmicro virus protection

I rebooted it anyway and then scanned for virus no problems.

[FakeNoose]

22. Those notifications are really ads to get you to buy a new anti-virus ap

Even Norton does it to me, and I subscribe to Norton! They keep trying to get me to "upgrade" by telling me I have this or that wrong. I take it all with a grain of salt. They won't let me delete them but I can ignore them.

[QueerDuck]

17. Except for an "emergency" copy of Windows 11 on a NUC box, I've installed Linux Mint on my 2 desktop and 2 notebook PCs

Only on a very rare occasion will I need to use the Windows box for Brother ptouch and Dymo label making software (that's not available on Linux.)

I'm two years into this adventure and even though I was nervous at first, it's been a very rewarding process. And quite satisfying to give MS a big middle finger.

[Polybius]

19. Good on Microsoft for providing the fix so quickly

With software, bugs are always bound to happen. Glad it was fixed.

[twodogsbarking]

20. It's ok. They were just having trouble spying on you. It is fixed now.

[mnhtnbb]

21. My software engineer son has set up Linux

on my laptops for at least the last 10 years. He installed a Virtual Machine to run Windows 10 which I needed because TurboTax only runs on apple or Windows.
So last fall we did a search to see if there was another tax preparation software that didn't require Windows so I wouldn't have to pay for 11. We discovered Tax Act which can be used online for not only personal taxes, but also Trusts (and businesses).
Last week I set up the accounts to do both online from my laptop. This week I'll start entering numbers to see how it goes. I suspect it will be fine and I will be thrilled not to have to deal with the Virtual Machine or Microsoft again!

[chouchou]

23. Our Lenovo - Legion 9i 16" seems to be fine.

[hunter]

24. The last version of Windows I used on my personal machines was 98SE.

I won't touch anything Microsoft, Apple, or Android unless someone is paying me.

Linux does everything Apple or Windows does except run software that's been deliberately crippled so it won't run on Linux machines.

If I was forced to endure advertising or AI "helpers" on my computer, my television, or my phone I'd go total Luddite and abandon them entirely.