Windows 11 January 2026 updates may cause boot failures on some PCs. Microsoft is investigating issues linked to KB5074109.

Microsoft is investigating reports that some Windows 11 devices are failing to boot with "UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME" errors ...

Everyone knows you need to keep your operating system up to date, but what happens when a company botches the update and ...

Windows 11 KB5074109 (January 2026 Update) is causing major issues on some PCs, and Microsoft has more details to share.

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

Microsoft is aware of an alleged issue that leaves PCs unable to boot and requires manual recovery after Windows 11 January ...

Microsoft has linked recent reports of Windows 11 boot failures after installing the January 2026 updates to previously failed attempts to install the December 2025 security update, which left systems ...

The most recent January Windows Update is broken on a number of PCs, but at least virtual machines don't seem to be impacted.

Microsoft is shifting focus to fixing Windows 11 performance and reliability after months of buggy updates, boot failures, and growing user frustration.

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

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.

Windows 11 has 1 billion users - and they're furious ...