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

The Windows-maker has been deluged with update problems as mandatory security fixes are pushed out to a billion-plus PC ...

Microsoft issues emergency Windows 11 fix after computers fail to shut down - One of the bugs to the world’s most popular operating system remains unfixed ...

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.

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...