Some Windows 11 PCs aren’t shutting down anymore after the latest update

On January 13th, Microsoft released a comprehensive update for Windows 11, known as the first Patch Tuesday of the year.

‘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 ...

Microsoft confirms some Windows 11 PCs can't shut down, hibernate after latest Patch Tuesday

Microsoft has confirmed that certain Windows 11 systems can't shut down and/or hibernate after the latest Patch Tuesday ...
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Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Shutdown Bug After Latest Patch Tuesday

Some Windows 11 PCs can’t shut down properly after the latest Patch Tuesday update, and Microsoft has now confirmed the issue ...

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 ...
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Sorry Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that! PCs refuse to shut down after Microsoft patch

Microsoft claims it's a Secure Launch bug We're not saying Copilot has become sentient and decided it doesn't want to lose ...
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Windows 11's Latest Bug Refuses to Shutdown the PC

A new bug in the January 2026 Windows 11 update is preventing PCs from shutting down. Here is the temporary fix to save your ...

Microsoft: Some Windows PCs fail to shut down after January update

Microsoft has confirmed a new issue that prevents Windows 11 23H2 devices with System Guard Secure Launch enabled from ...
PC Gamer

Windows 'update and shut down' reboot glitch finally fixed, saving tiny gaming laptop batteries everywhere

Stop me if you've heard this one before: It's 17:30 on a weekday, and I'm packing up. Before I leave the office, I just need to shut down my work PC. I'll click 'update and shutdown' and be out of ...