Microsoft released emergency out-of-band updates to address several issues stemming from its January 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates.
The emergency patches resolve significant bugs. These include widespread remote desktop connection failures and an issue preventing some PCs running Windows 11 23H2 from properly shutting down or hibernating. Microsoft acknowledged the problems after users reported sign-in failures with the Windows App for Remote Desktop connections, alongside reports that some devices were restarting instead of shutting down.
While the primary issues are addressed, reports suggest a few minor problems remain unpatched. Specifically, users note a black screen appearing before the cursor. No information is available regarding the market's reaction to the announcement.