Windows won’t shut down? Is your laptop not shutting down even when the lid is closed? Well, it’s a commonly reported issue that can easily be fixed by following a few workarounds. This can probably be hardware or software-related problem because your device cannot shut down. If your device is stuck on the shutdown screen for an unusually long time, you can use the below-listed workarounds to resolve this glitch.
This post has listed some solutions you can use to fix the “Windows won’t shut down” issue. (Windows 11/10).
Let’s get started.
Also read FIX: Windows 10 shuts Down Instead of Going in Sleep Mode.
How To fix Windows 11 Won’t Shut Down Issue?
Solution 1: Disable Hybrid Shutdown
The hybrid shutdown is also known as a fast startup, a useful feature on Windows that allows your device starts up faster after the shutdown. This unique mechanism works fascinatingly. So, whenever you shut down your PC, Windows automatically stores the system file info used at the startup time for a faster boot time. Hybrid shutdown decreases the shutdown time and boots your device faster.
The Hybrid Shutdown feature comes enabled by default on Windows 11. However, you can try to disable it if it manually interferes with your device’s functioning. Here’s what you need to do:
Tap on the search icon on the Taskbar, type “Control Panel,” and hit Enter.
In the Control Panel app, tap on “View by: Large Icons.”
Select “Power Options.”
Tap the “Choose what the power button does” option on the left menu pane.
Select “Change settings that are currently unavailable.”
Under the “Shutdown settings” section, uncheck the “Turn on fast startup” option to disable hybrid shutdown.
Hit on the “Save Changes” button.
Solution 2: Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
Tap on the Windows icon on the Taskbar and select “Settings.” Switch to the System tab and tap on “Troubleshoot.”
Select “Other Troubleshooters.”
Scroll through the list of troubleshooters to look for the “Windows Update Troubleshooter.” Hit on the “Run” button placed right next to it.
Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter. Reboot your device and check if the issue was resolved.
Solution 3: Shutdown your Device using a Shortcut
Right-click anywhere on the Desktop and select New> Shortcut.
A new window will now appear on the screen. Input the following command in the text field:
shutdown -F -T ## -C “Your message here.”
You can place any numeric or string value in the “Your Message Here” suffix.
Tap on the “Next” button.
Name the shortcut and hit the “Finish” button.
And that’s it! A new shortcut will now appear on the Desktop. So, double-tap on this shortcut to manually shut down your device.
Solution 4: Change the Power Plan Settings
Launch the Control Panel app and select “Power Options.”
Tap on the “Change Plan Settings” option.
Select “Change advanced power settings.”
The power options window will now appear on the screen. Hit on the “Restore plan defaults” option. Tap on OK to save the recent changes.
Reboot your device and check if the issue was resolved.
Solution 5: Remove the Laptop Battery
Here comes a simple hack to fix the “Windows 11 won’t shut down” issue. We tried this solution, and it worked. Remove the laptop battery and re-install it again after a few minutes. Power ON the device and shut it down to check if it resolved the glitch.
Solution 6: Update Windows OS
Using an outdated version of Windows can also be a significant cause of why you may encounter various errors, bugs, and glitches while using your device. Hence, regularly checking for updates and installing the latest version of Windows 11 on your PC is always a great idea.
Launch the Settings app. Tap on the “Windows Update” category on the left menu pane. Check for any available updates and if an update is available, upgrade your device immediately!
Conclusion
Here are a few simple solutions to fix the “Windows 11 won’t shut down” issue. If your device cannot shut down, you can quickly use any of these workarounds to resolve this glitch. Was this post helpful? Do let us know which method did the trick for you. Feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions in the comments section.