Microsoft Issues Emergency Update to Address Windows 10 and 11 Security Update Issues

Microsoft released an emergency update on January 17, 2026, to fix issues caused by the January 2026 Windows security update affecting Windows 10 and Windows 11 users. The update addresses unexpected restarts on Windows 11 devices with Secure Launch and remote login failures across multiple platforms. However, some problems, such as blank screens and Outlook crashes, remain unresolved. Additionally, Microsoft updated the Windows error screen's design after over 40 years.