On January 13th, Microsoft released a comprehensive update for Windows 11, known as the first Patch Tuesday of the year.

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 ...

Microsoft has confirmed that certain Windows 11 systems can't shut down and/or hibernate after the latest Patch Tuesday ...

Windows 11 Enterprise and IoT get an update disrupting shutdown and hibernation functionality, but a more manual shutdown is ...

That said, Microsoft also says “there is no work around at this time for entering hibernation.” Be very careful. “Until this ...

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 has confirmed a new issue that prevents Windows 11 23H2 devices with System Guard Secure Launch enabled from ...

Microsoft has now admitted that the January security updates for Windows 11 23H2 can interfere with sleep mode and shutdown.

Why this is important: Even though it may sound trivial, this bug undermined trust in shutdown routines, which are essential for laptops, gaming PCs, and any system where you expect it to power off ...