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

Did a Windows update break the shutdown process? Try these tested methods to fix the Windows shutdown problem on your PC.

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

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

Windows 11 devices, especially after the January 2026 security update, have encountered a specific bug: when trying to shut down the computer, it restarts instead of turning off. The issue affects ...

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 security update was meant to harden PCs against stealthy firmware attacks. Instead, it has triggered a fresh headache: some systems now refuse to power off properly, ...