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Microsoft Fixes Windows Update Issues
Microsoft found some problems with their January 2026 update for Windows.
This update caused issues like problems with remote connections, devices not shutting down properly, and Outlook crashing.
To fix these problems, Microsoft released an emergency update on January 17, 2026.
This emergency update helps users who have Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server.
The problems were found in different versions of these operating systems.
Microsoft is working to make sure everything works smoothly again.
However, there is still one issue with Outlook that has not been fixed yet.
Microsoft released an emergency update on January 17, 2026, to fix issues caused by the January 2026 Windows security update.
The issues include connection and authentication failures in remote connection applications, devices failing to shut down or hibernate, and Outlook Classic crashing when using POP accounts.
The affected products include Windows 11, version 23H2; Windows 10, version 22H2 ESU; and Windows Server 2025.
Microsoft has acknowledged and fixed two of the three major issues: remote access failure and shutdown failure.
One issue, where Outlook crashes when a user uses POP accounts, remains unpatched.
- Who
- Microsoft
- What
- Released an emergency update for Windows 11
- Where
- Globally
- When
- January 17, 2026
- Why
- To fix issues caused by the January 2026 Windows security update
Key facts
- Date of Emergency Update
- January 17, 2026
- Affected Windows 11 Version
- 23H2
- Affected Windows 10 Version
- 22H2 ESU
- Affected Windows Server Version
- 2025
- Issue 1
- Connection and authentication failures in remote connection applications
- Issue 2
- Devices with Secure Launch might fail to shut down or hibernate
- Issue 3
- Outlook Classic crashes when using POP accounts
Quotes
Windows Latest
A technology news website
“Microsoft has officially admitted to at least three problems so far. A bug where Remote Desktop Connections fail (fixed today). A bug where Windows 11 23H2 would not shut down (fixed today). A bug that crashes Outlook Classic (not fixed)”
NDTV
“a black screen appears for some seconds or minutes before the cursor appears”
NDTV
Microsoft
The company that released the emergency update
“After installing the January 13, 2026, Windows security update, some PCs with Secure Launch are unable to shut down or enter hibernation. Instead, the device restarts.”
NDTV
“After installing the January 2026 Windows security update, some users experienced sign-in failures during Remote Desktop connections”
NDTV
