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 ...
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Microsoft confirms KB5073455 breaks shutdown and hibernation on Windows 11

Microsoft has acknowledged a serious power-state regression affecting Windows 11 version 23H2 systems after the January 2026 ...

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 ...

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

Microsoft claims it's a Secure Launch bug We're not saying Copilot has become sentient and decided it doesn't want to lose ...
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PCs Refuse to Shut Down After Microsoft Patch: Security Update Ironically Breaks Basic Functionality

Microsoft has released a fix for KB5073455, which broke shutdown functionality on Windows 11 Enterprise systems with Secure ...
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Want faster PC shutdowns? Master these Windows commands and tricks

Sometimes you just want Windows to shut down. But instead of shutting down quickly, the system seems to ponder, blocked by running processes, background services, or open apps. However, for decades ...