Fortunately, there's a workaround.
Windows 11 shutdown bug explained with causes, fixes, and workarounds to stop restarts, battery drain, and failed power-offs ...
Microsoft’s first Windows 11 security update of 2026 broke shutdowns and some Remote Desktop sign-ins. Microsoft has released ...
Since the January update from a few days ago, some PCs running Windows 11 are reportedly unable to shut down properly.
Windows 11 Enterprise and IoT get an update disrupting shutdown and hibernation functionality, but a more manual shutdown is ...
I added a kill switch for my Windows PC right on my Android home screen.
The fix is for a bug that prevents some systems from shutting down, while another bug that prevents hibernation has no ...
That said, Microsoft also says “there is no work around at this time for entering hibernation.” Be very careful. “Until this ...
Microsoft's January 2026 update for Windows 11 has led to a shutdown bug affecting a minor group of users, causing systems to ...
As reported by Windows Latest, Microsoft has now “released fixes for at least two bugs.” Specifically, the shut-down failure ...
Windows 11 KB5074109 is causing crashes, reboots, black screens, and BSOD errors for some users, but workaround is available.