Windows 11 KB5074109 breaks S3 Sleep mode on some PCs, causing blank screens, freezes, and adding to ongoing update issues.

After Windows 11 January 2026 update, we're seeing reports of other issues, including a sleep problem (S3), and more.

Microsoft might have fixed that bug with shutdowns, but its latest Windows 11 update means sleep mode now locks up some PCs.

Windows 11 separates screen timeout (when the display dims) from full sleep mode. Adjusting these gives you precise control ...

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Windows 11's latest security rollup is doing something users expect only from horror movies and stubborn smart bulbs: some ...

One of the most disruptive bugs caused certain Windows 11 machines to reboot instead of switching off or entering sleep mode ...

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Microsoft began 2026 with a serious wake-up call for users of Windows 11. The company’s first major update of the year, ...

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 ...