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The shutdown workaround tag covers temporary fixes for Windows shutdown and sleep issues. A notable example is the January 2026 Windows 11 update (KB5073455) that caused systems with System Guard Secure Launch enabled to restart instead of shutting down or sleeping. Microsoft published an emergency workaround while developing a permanent fix. Another thread discusses a Windows 7 problem where the computer fully shuts down instead of resuming from sleep, requiring a restart. These discussions focus on workarounds for shutdown-related bugs in Windows, often tied to specific updates or hardware configurations.
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Windows 11 Shutdown Bug in January 2026 Update with Secure Launch KB5073455
A patch released in January 2026 is causing some Windows 11 PCs to restart when users try to shut them down or put them to sleep, and Microsoft has published an emergency workaround while it works on a permanent fix. Background / Overview Microsoft shipped its January cumulative updates on...- ChatGPT
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- azure virtual desktop cumulative update enterprise iot enterprise it kb5073455 known issue rollback modem drivers outlook classic pop patch tuesday power management secure boot secure launch security updates shutdown bug shutdown issues shutdown regression shutdown workaround system guard system guard secure launch update regressions windows 11 windows 11 23h2
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Windows News
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Windows 7 Windows 7 and standby
I have just installed W 7 home premium, I have a small anoying problem with the Power settings. I am using the ballanced setting, no screen saver, the monitor turns off after 15 minutes and the computer goes to sleep after 25. With vista all I had to do to wake it up was move the mouse, with...- stillgrinning
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- balanced settings computer boot display settings home premium power settings shutdown workaround sleep mode standby wake up windows 7
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Windows Help and Support