Windows 11 Update Collapse: Microsoft Cracks Down on Buggy Patch

Microsoft has issued a second emergency update to address widespread issues with its January 2026 Windows 11 update, which was initially met with criticism for its buggy nature. A week after releasing an out-of-band fix for OneDrive and Dropbox crashes, the tech giant has launched another patch to tackle shutdown problems on some machines. The first update had been intended to stabilize the operating system, but instead led to a cascade of issues including boot failures and Enterprise and IoT edition shutdowns. In response to the chaos, Microsoft is now investigating potential links between its security update and the problems affecting users. As the company seeks to rectify the situation, it remains to be seen how effective its latest fixes will prove in resolving the widespread issues plaguing Windows 11 version 23H2.