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Windows 11 bug prevents some PCs from shutting down: Here's how to fix it

Microsoft has rolled out a fix for the problems affecting some users of its Secure Launch feature.

Windows 11 Update Breaks Shutdown On Some PCs, Here's The Workaround

Windows 11 Enterprise and IoT get an update disrupting shutdown and hibernation functionality, but a more manual shutdown is ...
XDA Developers on MSN

Windows 11's latest bug won't let you shut down your PC, but there's a fix

It just requires a single patch.

A Windows 11 update broke shutdowns, here’s what you should do

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

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 January 2026 Update issues, releases fix for at least two bugs

Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 January 2026 Update is causing at least three major issues, rolling out fixes for ...

Microsoft’s first Windows 11 update of 2026 triggers shutdown bug, company issues emergency fix

Microsoft's first Windows 11 update of 2026, specifically KB5034763, caused shutdown and restart failures for some users.

‘Fail To Shut Down’—Microsoft Issues Windows Update Warning

That said, Microsoft also says “there is no work around at this time for entering hibernation.” Be very careful. “Until this ...
Digital Trends

Windows finally fixes the “Update & Shut Down” bug that kept PCs running all night

Why this is important: Even though it may sound trivial, this bug undermined trust in shutdown routines, which are essential for laptops, gaming PCs, and any system where you expect it to power off ...