In confirmed cases, Windows 11 boot failure occurs post-update, with the machine stuck at a black screen and unable to proceed to the login or desktop.

A fresh wave of Windows 11 update trouble is making the rounds, and this one is about as disruptive as it gets: some PCs reportedly can’t boot after installing the latest January 2026 security update.

A Windows security update bug has prevented some Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 users from booting into their PCs, requiring them to go to Windows Recovery Environment to uninstall the offering update just ...

Updating your operating system has never been more vital, given the number of critical security vulnerabilities being fixed across iOS, macOS, and, of course, Windows right now. The very last thing ...