Fortunately, there's a workaround.
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Windows 11's latest bug won't let you shut down your PC, but there's a fix
It just requires a single patch.
Microsoft suggests typing cmd into the Search bar and selecting Command Prompt from the results. Enter shutdown /s /t 0 in ...
The fix is for a bug that prevents some systems from shutting down, while another bug that prevents hibernation has no ...
Microsoft’s first Windows 11 security update of 2026 broke shutdowns and some Remote Desktop sign-ins. Microsoft has released ...
That said, Microsoft also says “there is no work around at this time for entering hibernation.” Be very careful. “Until this ...
Microsoft has confirmed a new issue that prevents Windows 11 23H2 devices with System Guard Secure Launch enabled from ...
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Microsoft's January 2026 update broke shutdown and Remote Desktop on some PCs, and the company has now pushed emergency ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. This update mistake has finally been fixed. Updated on Nov. 5 with ...
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