Technology Microsoft: Some Windows PCs fail to shut down after January update

[Parkinsond]

Too late mate. I got a kid

 

[Divine_Barakah]

I am not sure if it is related as I still have not seen the changelogs, but Dell issued a total of 5 critical driver updates (over 2 GBs).


Update:

As I suspected, yes the update is related.

This BIOS contains the new 2023 Secure Boot Certificates.
- Once the BIOS is upgraded to this version, you cannot downgrade the BIOS to earlier versions. BIOS downgrades are restricted when there are security updates and important fixes with earlier.

 

[Sorrento]

More bugs with Jan update

Microsoft: Windows 11 update causes Outlook freezes for POP users

Microsoft confirmed that the KB5074109 January Windows 11 security update causes the classic Outlook desktop client to freeze and hang for users with POP email accounts.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

They have done it to themselves, though for me it went fine as most have for some time though I don't use the Outlook client - A full C:\ image IMO is essential before Patch Tuesday, even more or at least as important as not running out of coffee or Cat Food.

 

[Parkinsond]

They have done it to themselves, though for me it went fine as most have for some time though I don't use the Outlook client - A full C:\ image IMO is essential before Patch Tuesday, even more or at least as important as not running out of coffee or Cat Food.

I have no issues with such update also, but I have few apps installed = fewer bugs expected + smaller attack surface area.