Windows 11 shutdown bug explained with causes, fixes, and workarounds to stop restarts, battery drain, and failed power-offs after updates.

Windows 11 KB5074109 (January 2026 Update) is causing major issues on some PCs, and Microsoft has more details to share.

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

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 ...

Windows 11 January 2026 updates may cause boot failures on some PCs. Microsoft is investigating issues linked to KB5074109.

Microsoft is aware of an alleged issue that leaves PCs unable to boot and requires manual recovery after Windows 11 January ...

Experiencing a Windows 11 boot loop can be incredibly frustrating, transforming your computer into a seemingly endless cycle of restarts that disrupts productivity. When your system continuously fails ...

Last week's security patch is the latest buggy update that impaired some PCs. Take these steps before and after an update to ...

To fix the issue with Restart on your PC, uninstall the recently installed programs, and pirated programs, scan for malware, disable antivirus, and uninstall it if it is the cause. Make sure you run ...

One of the major problems with Windows is the inconsistent update cycle. You will never know when your device restarts after an update. This can happen during work ...

If you see the You’re not up to date message on the Windows Update page in WIndows 11/10 Settings but no update is available, restart your system and try again. If this does not help, use these fixes: ...