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

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

The Windows-maker has been deluged with update problems as mandatory security fixes are pushed out to a billion-plus PC ...

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

Microsoft confirms a Windows bug preventing some PCs from shutting down or hibernating after January 2026 updates. A fix is ...

Depending on settings, turning off your Windows 11 PC the conventional way may not completely shutdown your system. That takes an extra step: I’ll show you how. Image: Mark Kaelin/TechRepublic. Most ...

Want to know how to shut down without installing Windows Updates? In this post, we will show you how to shutdown without updating Windows 11/10. With the release of Windows 11 and Windows 10, ...

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.

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 latest Windows 11 security update was meant to harden PCs against stealthy firmware attacks. Instead, it has triggered a fresh headache: some systems now refuse to power off properly, ...

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