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

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

It makes you wonder why 'Shutdown' isn't always an absolute command.

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