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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 ...
HotHardware

Windows 11 Update Breaks Shutdown On Some PCs, Here's The Workaround

Users of specific versions of Microsoft's Windows 11 can no longer properly shutdown or enter hibernation, and are instead being forced to restart unless the correct Command Prompt command is made, as ...
AOL

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

If you're trying to shut down your Windows 11 PC but it just won't do it, we might have a solution. Last Tuesday, Microsoft released the first 'Patch Tuesday' updates of the year for Windows 11 and ...
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 ...
The Verge

Microsoft’s first Windows 11 update of 2026 stopped some computers from shutting down

It only affected Enterprise and IoT editions of Windows 11 23H2, and an emergency fix is already available. It only affected Enterprise and IoT editions of Windows 11 23H2, and an emergency fix is ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft releases OOB Windows updates to fix shutdown, Cloud PC bugs

Microsoft has released multiple emergency, out-of-band updates for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server to fix two issues caused by the January Patch Tuesday updates. The first issue impacts ...