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

Since the January update from a few days ago, some PCs running Windows 11 are reportedly unable to shut down properly. Microsoft is aware of the issue.

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

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 ...

I added a kill switch for my Windows PC right on my Android home screen.

A new bug in the January 2026 Windows 11 update is preventing PCs from shutting down. Here is the temporary fix to save your ...

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’s first major Windows 11 update of 2026 released on January 13 introduced a concerning bug that caused some PCs to ...

That said, Microsoft also says “there is no work around at this time for entering hibernation.” Be very careful. “Until this issue is resolved, please ensure you save all your work, and shut down when ...

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