It just requires a single patch.

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

Windows 11's latest security rollup is doing something users expect only from horror movies and stubborn smart bulbs: some PCs simply refuse to power off. After installing the new Patch Tuesday update ...

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 ...

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

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

Microsoft has issued an urgent fix for Windows 11 after a recent security update caused several major issues with the operating system. One of the bugs prevented some systems from shutting down or ...