It just requires a single patch.

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

Windows 11's latest security rollup is doing something users expect only from horror movies and stubborn smart bulbs: some PCs simply refuse to power off. After installing the new Patch Tuesday update ...

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

If your computer won’t shutdown properly, it can be very annoying. There could be a range of possible causes for that. But one cause could be if it’s hanging up in hibernation mode. To shutdown ...

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Sleep mode is convenient, but it isn't the same as shutting down. We break down the difference and why it can affect ...