Shut Down Computer Command-Prompt

Windows 11 bug prevents some PCs from shutting down

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

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

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Windows 11 bug prevents some PCs from shutting down: Here's how to fix it

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Microsoft Issues Emergency Fix After Some Windows 11 Systems Can’t Shut Down

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All About Microsoft's Emergency Update For Windows 11 Shutdown Bug

Microsoft has released an emergency update to address issues caused by its January 2026 security patch, which triggered bugs such as preventing systems from shutting down.

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Windows 11 Users Face ‘Shut Down’ Disaster: Microsoft Assures Fix On The Way

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Microsoft scrambles to fix Windows 11 after security update causes unexpected failures

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When Nothing Else Works, Use the Command Prompt to Shut Down Windows

In an ideal world, you'd lead a long and happy life only ever shutting down and restarting your PC via the Start menu. Click the power icon, choose your option, and you're done. However, life doesn't always work out like we plan it, and sometimes you may ...

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PCs Refuse to Shut Down After Microsoft Patch: Security Update Ironically Breaks Basic Functionality

Microsoft has released a fix for KB5073455, which broke shutdown functionality on Windows 11 Enterprise systems with Secure Launch, causing unexpected reboots.