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Windows 11 won't let me shut down without an update, and I finally found a way around it

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Windows 11 Shutdown Bug Explained: Why Your PC Won’t Turn Off and How to Fix It

Windows 11 shutdown issues caught many users off guard after a routine January 2026 security update, triggering widespread PC troubleshooting across affected systems. Instead of powering off, impacted ...