Some Windows 11 PCs can't shut down after latest update

Fortunately, there's a workaround.
XDA Developers on MSN

Windows 11's latest bug won't let you shut down your PC, but there's a fix

It just requires a single patch.

A Windows 11 update broke shutdowns, here’s what you should do

Microsoft’s first Windows 11 security update of 2026 broke shutdowns and some Remote Desktop sign-ins. Microsoft has released ...

Microsoft Issues Emergency Fix After Some Windows 11 Systems Can’t Shut Down

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

Windows 11 Bug Prevents Some PCs From Shutting Down: Here's How to Fix It

Microsoft suggests typing cmd into the Search bar and selecting Command Prompt from the results. Enter shutdown /s /t 0 in ...

‘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 ...
Tbreak

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 Confirms Emergency Updates For Most Windows PCs

As reported by Windows Latest, Microsoft has now “released fixes for at least two bugs.” Specifically, the shut-down failure ...
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 ...

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 ...