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

Microsoft issues emergency Windows 11 fix after computers fail to shut down - One of the bugs to the world’s most popular operating system remains unfixed ...

Since the last major update for Windows 11 in January, problems have been piling up. Among other issues, some users were no ...

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.

Windows 11 KB5074109 (January 2026 Update) is causing major issues on some PCs, and Microsoft has more details to share.

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.

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

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

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 ...