Frequent "Update and shut down" when turning PC off


NickJP

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Since installing 23H2, I have had quite a number of instances where when I go to Shutdown, the option shown is "Update and shut down" instead of just "Shutdown", though if I don't shutdown and open Settings / Windows Update, there are no pending updates or updates requiring a reboot shown. For instance, I booted up my PC this morning (it's 14th December here in Australia), checked emails etc, and when I went to shutdown I was presented with "Update and shut down". Instead I chose "Update and restart", and when logging in after the restart, I checked Windows Update history, but according to that there were no updates installed today. The last updates installed were the patch Tuesday updates that I installed yesterday.

Any suggestions on what is causing this?
 
Windows Build/Version
Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 22631.2861

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Gigabyte
    CPU
    Intel i5-12600K
    Motherboard
    Z690 Aorus Pro
    Memory
    128Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia Quadro P1000
    Sound Card
    N/A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ PD3205U, Eizo EV3237
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160, 3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 980 Pro
    Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus
    Sabrent Rocket Q
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    Be Quiet
Sounds like you had a bad update install.

Open Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters and click on Run beside Windows Update.

Let it finish and then reboot.

Recheck for any updates and install them if need be, otherwise things should be back to normal.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 3900X
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Strix X570-E Gaming
    Memory
    G-Skill RipjawsV F4-3600C18 (16GB x 2)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte RX 5700 XT Gaming OC
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC1220P
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS VE278 (x 2)
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256GB
    Samsung 970 Pro NVMe 512GB (x 2)
    ST10000VN0004 10TB (x 2)
    ST10000VN0008 10TB (x 2)
    ST4000VN000 4TB (x 2)
    PSU
    Corsair HX1000
    Case
    Corsair Carbide 400R
    Cooling
    AMD Wraith Prism (Stock)
    Keyboard
    Logitech G213
    Mouse
    Logitech G502
    Internet Speed
    100Mbps down / 40Mbps up
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    Firefox - Chrome - Edge
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    Windows Defender - Clamwin

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