Windows 11 shutdown bug explained with causes, fixes, and workarounds to stop restarts, battery drain, and failed power-offs after updates.

Microsoft explains how Shift + Restart once enabled a fast reboot in early Windows and why modern Windows no longer supports ...

Microsoft’s first major Windows 11 update of 2026 released on January 13 introduced a concerning bug that caused some PCs to ...

Because I thought I had discovered something nobody knew ...

Microsoft has acknowledged a serious power-state regression affecting Windows 11 version 23H2 systems after the January 2026 ...

Wait, there was a fast restart?

One of the major problems with Windows is the inconsistent update cycle. You will never know when your device restarts after an update. This can happen during work while playing your favorite game or ...

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