Windows 11 shutdown bug explained with causes, fixes, and workarounds to stop restarts, battery drain, and failed power-offs after updates.

Ever since the January update, some Windows 11 haven't been able to shut down their PCs. Apparently, this bug also affects ...

Microsoft's January 2026 update for Windows 11 has led to a shutdown bug affecting a minor group of users, causing systems to restart instead.

Microsoft has released multiple emergency, out-of-band updates for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server to fix two ...

Microsoft has confirmed that a known issue preventing some Windows 11 devices from shutting down also affects Windows 10 systems with Virtual Secure Mode (VSM) enabled.

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A new bug in the January 2026 Windows 11 update is preventing PCs from shutting down. Here is the temporary fix to save your battery.

PCWorld reports that Microsoft acknowledges a shutdown bug affecting Windows 11 23H2 PCs, preventing proper system shutdown after the latest update. This issue matters for users experiencing ...

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Learn how to fix the Windows 11 bug preventing some PCs from shutting down and why it only affects certain users.

The fix is for a bug that prevents some systems from shutting down, while another bug that prevents hibernation has no ...

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