No, you're not seeing things: Microsoft confirms 'update and shut down' restarting PCs was actually a bug

As reported by TweakTown, Microsoft has fixed a bug that causes PCs to restart when the 'update and shut down' prompt is ...
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“Update and shut down” no longer restarts PC, as Windows 11 25H2 patch addresses a decades-old bug

Starting with Windows 11 25H2 Build 26200.7019 (or 26100.7019 on 24H2) and newer, “Update and shut down" will shut down, not reboot.

Microsoft Finally Fixes the Infamous ‘Update and Shut Down’ Bug

Microsoft fixes Windows’ long-standing “Update and shut down” bug in Windows 11. Update KB5067036 stops unwanted restarts, ...

Microsoft Fixes A Frustrating Windows Shutdown Bug That's Lingered For Years

The fix for this bug, which has persisted for about a decade, comes just after Microsoft ends Windows 10 support.

Windows 11 finally fixes the long-broken “Update and shut down” option that has plagued me for years

A small but long‑standing bug in Windows’ shutdown process has been resolved, ending years of frustration for users.

Microsoft Confirms Windows Update Mistake—Do Not Get ‘Locked Out’

Your BitLocker key is stored in your Microsoft Account. Get it now. Even if you’re not an enterprise user and so not at risk ...

Microsoft admits to a bug in Windows Update and offers the most classic solution possible: “Update and shut down”

The most reported Windows Update bug in the operating system has finally been fixed, but only for Windows 11 users.

Microsoft's Latest Update Finally Fixed A Decade-Old Windows Bug

Windows has released its latest update for Windows 11, and it finally fixes a problem that has been plaguing Windows users ...