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 ...

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

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

‘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 ...
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Windows 11 bug prevents some PCs from shutting down: Here's a temporary fix

A new bug introduced in Windows 11 earlier this week may prevent you from shutting down your computer or putting it to sleep. Instead, the devices restart, potentially causing some users 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 ...