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

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

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

Remember that Windows bug preventing PCs from shutting down or hibernating? It affects more devices than we initially thought ...

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

It just requires a single patch.

Microsoft has confirmed that a known issue preventing some Windows 11 devices from shutting down also affects Windows 10 systems with Virtual Secure Mode (VSM) enabled.

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.

Even after reaching consumer end of support, Windows 10 suffers from update issues as extended support systems run into a ...

The first Windows 11 update for 2026 has caused unexpected trouble to some users and prevented the affected computers from shutting down or restarting properly.

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

After Windows 11 January 2026 update, we're seeing reports of other issues, including a sleep problem (S3), and more.