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.
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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 ...

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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Windows 11 update causing PC shutdown: How to fix it

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

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

We're not saying Copilot has become sentient and decided it doesn't want to lose consciousness. But if it did, it would ...
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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 ...