Microsoft finally lets Windows 11 shut down without installing updates

Earlier this year, Microsoft promised to give users more control over Windows updates. Since then, early testers have been ...
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Windows 11's latest bug won't let you shut down your PC, but there's a fix

Microsoft released KB5077797 to fix a Windows 11 shutdown/hibernation bug causing unexpected restarts. Patch also fixes Remote Desktop credential acceptance failures. Get KB5077797 from Microsoft ...
techtimes

Windows 11 Shutdown Bug Explained: Why Your PC Won't Turn Off and How to Fix It

Windows 11 shutdown issues caught many users off guard after a routine January 2026 security update, triggering widespread PC troubleshooting across affected systems. Instead of powering off, impacted ...
PC World

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

PCWorld reports that Microsoft acknowledges a shutdown bug affecting Windows 11 23H2 PCs, preventing proper system shutdown after the latest update. This issue matters for users experiencing ...
Neowin

Microsoft confirms some Windows 11 PCs can't shut down, hibernate after latest Patch Tuesday

Microsoft has confirmed that certain Windows 11 systems can't shut down and/or hibernate after the latest Patch Tuesday update. Earlier this week, Microsoft released the first Patch Tuesday updates of ...
Bleeping Computer

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 shutting down. System Guard Secure Launch is a Windows security feature designed ...
TechRepublic

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

Microsoft Issues Emergency Fix After Some Windows 11 Systems Can’t Shut Down Your email has been sent The fix is for a bug that prevents some systems from shutting down, while another bug that ...