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

If your computer is frozen, press and hold the power button until everything shuts off. Wait 30 seconds and turn it back on. Jim Rossman / TNS One of the cardinal rules of computer support is, “If ...

Microsoft’s first Windows 11 security update of 2026 broke shutdowns and some Remote Desktop sign-ins. Microsoft has released ...