Microsoft has responded to the torrent of headlines following multiple bugs and emergency updates with an assurance that it is “working to rebuild trust in Windows.” The company’s engineers, The Verge ...

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

Did a Windows update break the shutdown process? Try these tested methods to fix the Windows shutdown problem on your PC.

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

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

The latest Windows 11 security update from January 2026 is causing a frustrating bug that makes some PCs refuse to shut down or hibernate after installation. This issue stems from the monthly Patch ...

Users of specific versions of Microsoft's Windows 11 can no longer properly shutdown or enter hibernation, and are instead being forced to restart unless the correct Command Prompt command is made, as ...

If you're trying to shut down your Windows 11 PC but it just won't do it, we might have a solution. Last Tuesday, Microsoft released the first 'Patch Tuesday' updates of the year for Windows 11 and ...

Microsoft has confirmed that a known issue preventing some Windows 11 devices from shutting down also affects Windows 10 ...

The first major update to Windows 11 of the year is here. And it's already causing major issues. Windows 11 is the only version of Microsoft's desktop operating system that's still supported. It was ...

It only affected Enterprise and IoT editions of Windows 11 23H2, and an emergency fix is already available. It only affected Enterprise and IoT editions of Windows 11 23H2, and an emergency fix is ...

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