Microsoft reports 'an issue in which devices are failing to boot' after downloading the latest update

As reported by Windows Latest, Microsoft has updated users in a support document that it is "investigating customer reports ...
The Register on MSN

Microsoft probes Windows 11 boot failures tied to January security updates

Some machines are failing to start after security updates, prompting yet another Microsoft investigation Microsoft is investigating reports that its January 2026 security updates are leaving some ...

'Devices are failing to boot': Why the latest Windows 11 bug could cause Microsoft more grief

Windows 11 runs into another disastrous bug with its latest update — Microsoft admits an 'issue in which devices are failing ...
PCMag

Troubled Windows 11 January Patch Now Preventing Some PCs From Booting Up

Microsoft’s January 2026 security update for Windows 11 is continuing to cause problems for users. This comes after the patch ...

Windows PCs ‘Suddenly’ Fail After Microsoft’s New Update: What You Need to Know

According to reports from Microsoft and Windows Latest, the latest update, identified as KB5074109, has caused some Windows devices to fail to boot entirely. Users encountering this problem will see a ...