Your computer's supposed to shut down when you tell it to. That's pretty basic. But a recent Windows 11 update threw a wrench in that simple expectation for some users. Hit the shutdown button, and instead of powering down, the PC just restarts.
Specifically, those using Windows 11 Enterprise with System Guard Secure Launch enabled have run into trouble. Although Microsoft acknowledged the problem and rolled out a fix on January 17 2026, some people are still dealing with computers that refuse to stay off.
