Microsoft has paused the rollout of the Windows 11 July update for some Dell devices after reports of random shutdowns.

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Who

Microsoft, Dell

What

When

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:18 GMT · 3h 22m ago

Where

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Why

The update was paused due to reports of random shutdowns occurring on affected Dell devices.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This pause affects Dell device users who were scheduled to receive the Windows 11 July update, preventing potential further issues with device stability.

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https://www.xda-developers.com/windows-11s-july-update-is-causing-some-dell-pcs-to-randomly-shut-down/
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