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

When the bug first appeared via the Jan. 13 KB5073455 security update, it was limited to Windows 11 version 23H2 Enterprise ...

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

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

It just requires a single patch.

Fortunately, there's a workaround.

Remember that Windows bug preventing PCs from shutting down or hibernating? It affects more devices than we initially thought ...

While it only affected users with Secure Launch, Microsoft has issued a fix for errors that featured in its latest Windows 11 update.

Microsoft has issued an urgent fix for Windows 11 after a recent security update caused several major issues with the operating system. One of the bugs prevented some systems from shutting down or ...

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 ...

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

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.