Fortunately, there's a workaround.

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

I added a kill switch for my Windows PC right on my Android home screen.

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

Microsoft has acknowledged a serious power-state regression affecting Windows 11 version 23H2 systems after the January 2026 ...

Microsoft’s first Windows 11 security update of 2026 broke shutdowns and some Remote Desktop sign-ins. Microsoft has released ...

Sleep mode is convenient, but it isn't the same as shutting down. We break down the difference and why it can affect ...

As reported by Windows Latest, Microsoft has now “released fixes for at least two bugs.” Specifically, the shut-down failure on older PCs running Windows 11 23H2 and a “much more widespread” remote ...

Microsoft has confirmed that a recent Windows update bug preventing some PCs from shutting down or entering hibernation ...

While it only affected users with Secure Launch, Microsoft has issued a fix for errors that featured in its latest Windows 11 update.

Over the years, Windows 11 has had its fair share of bugs, with new ones emerging almost as soon as the old ones are squashed. One may recall the longstanding issue preventing some devices from ...