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

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

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

Microsoft's January 2026 update for Windows 11 has led to a shutdown bug affecting a minor group of users, causing systems to restart instead.

Microsoft explains how Shift + Restart once enabled a fast reboot in early Windows and why modern Windows no longer supports ...

This comes just hours after reports that another emergency update has been issued by Microsoft to affect other problems ...

Microsoft releases emergency Windows updates to fix shutdown failures, Cloud PC boot issues, and Patch Tuesday stability ...

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

Experiencing a Windows 11 boot loop can be incredibly frustrating, transforming your computer into a seemingly endless cycle of restarts that disrupts productivity. When your system continuously fails ...

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.

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