How to fix Windows 11's annoying shutdown bug (and why it's happening)

Learn how to fix the Windows 11 bug preventing some PCs from shutting down and why it only affects certain users.
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A Microsoft engineer reveals how Windows 95's 'secret' fast restart worked

Wait, there was a fast restart?

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

Microsoft was forced to release an emergency update after the first Windows 11 update of 2026 stopped some computers from shutting down or hibernating.
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BSOD on first boot or startup only in Windows 11

If you encounter a Blue Screen on first boot only when you start it the first time in WIndows 11/10, use the following fixes: Clearing CMOS usually fixes booting issues. You can also try this. Please ...