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

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

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 ...

It just requires a single patch.

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

Microsoft's January 2026 update broke shutdown and Remote Desktop on some PCs, and the company has now pushed emergency ...

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

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

Windows 11 KB5074109 (January 2026 Update) is causing major issues on some PCs, and Microsoft has more details to share.

In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft’s first security update for Windows 11 in 2026 has left some users grappling with shutdown and hibernation issues. Released on January 13, this update was ...

If Windows 11/10 Auto shuts down after inactivity when idle, you can follow the solutions mentioned below. One of the most common reasons Windows decides to shut down the system is overheating. If, ...

Windows 11 broke the basics; these tools put order back ...