It just requires a single patch.

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

Microsoft has rolled out a fix for the problems affecting some users of its Secure Launch feature.

Microsoft’s first Windows 11 security update of 2026 broke shutdowns and some Remote Desktop sign-ins. Microsoft has released ...

Since the January update from a few days ago, some PCs running Windows 11 are reportedly unable to shut down properly.

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

Microsoft's first Windows 11 update of 2026, specifically KB5034763, caused shutdown and restart failures for some users.

Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 January 2026 Update is causing at least three major issues, rolling out fixes for ...

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 ...

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

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