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Microsoft Issues Emergency Updates to Resolve January 2026 Patch Tuesday Issues
Published: 2026/01/20 08:10:13
Introduction
Microsoft has released a series of emergency out-of-band updates to address critical issues stemming from the January 2026 Patch Tuesday updates. These updates resolve problems causing shutdown adn hibernation failures, as well as disruptions to remote desktop access for services like Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365. The rapid response underscores Microsoft’s commitment to swiftly addressing impactful issues affecting users and businesses.
What Issues Were Reported?
Shortly after the release of the January 13, 2026 cumulative updates, users began reporting a range of problems. The most significant issues included:
- Shutdown and Hibernation Failures: Systems with Secure Launch enabled were experiencing repeated restarts instead of properly shutting down or hibernating.
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