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

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

Microsoft's January 2026 update for Windows 11 has led to a shutdown bug affecting a minor group of users, causing systems to ...

Since the January update from a few days ago, some PCs running Windows 11 are reportedly unable to shut down properly.

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’s latest Windows 11 security update was meant to harden PCs against stealthy firmware attacks. Instead, it has ...

Microsoft’s first major Windows 11 update of 2026 released on January 13 introduced a concerning bug that caused some PCs to ...

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

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Depending on settings, turning off your Windows 11 PC the conventional way may not completely shutdown your system. That takes an extra step: I’ll show you how. Image: Mark Kaelin/TechRepublic. Most ...

Windows 11/10, an improved version of a series of operating systems by Microsoft, has a huge fan following. It is easy to use, provides better security, is compatible with most software programs, and ...

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