Microsoft delivers a fix for the Windows 11 issue that prevented PCs from shutting down after installing a security update.

Many Windows 11 users are unable to open apps on their PCs and are running into error code 0x803f8001.

Microsoft rolled out the latest cumulative updates for Windows on January 13, 2026. Soon after installing the patches, users began reporting erratic behavior on both home ...

Fortunately, Microsoft has now begun rolling out a new emergency fix to address the issue, reports Engadget. It should be noted that the emergency fix also resolves an issue that prevented users from ...