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 ...

Microsoft’s latest attempt to turn Windows into an AI-first platform has collided with a very basic expectation: when you ...

Microsoft's January 2026 update broke shutdown and Remote Desktop on some PCs, and the company has now pushed emergency patches to fix those issues ...

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.

Microsoft’s attempt to kick off 2026 with its first major Windows 11 update has quickly turned into a damage control exercise ...

Ships emergency update to fix a Patch Tuesday misfire that prevented systems from switching off Microsoft has rushed out an ...

After the first update stopped PCs from shutting down or going to sleep, the latest one halts the boot-up process. Microsoft ...

Microsoft’s first major Windows 11 update of 2026 quickly turned into a headache for users, after widespread reports emerged of systems failing to shut down properly and remote sign-in tools suddenly ...

After Windows 11 January 2026 update, we're seeing reports of other issues, including a sleep problem (S3), and more.