"You'd think "turning it off and on again" would be the solution to a computer glitch. But for thousands of Windows users right now, the "off" part isn't happening. Microsoft has confirmed that a persistent bug that prevents PCs from shutting down or hibernating has spread to Windows 10. Instead of powering down, affected machines are simply pulling all-nighters, rebooting themselves the moment a user tries to click "Shut down.""
""After installing Windows updates released on or after January 13, 2026 (KB5073724), some Secure Launch-capable PCs with Virtual Secure Mode (VSM) enabled are unable to shut down or enter hibernation. Instead, the device restarts,""
"If you're running a standard home PC with an AMD or ARM64 processor, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Microsoft says those systems are unaffected. However, for enterprise users and those on Intel-based hardware, the list of affected platforms is growing: Windows 11, version 23H2 Windows 10, version 22H2 Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC (2019 and 2021 versions)"
A persistent bug tied to System Guard Secure Launch prevents many Secure Launch-capable, Virtual Secure Mode (VSM) enabled PCs from shutting down or hibernating, causing immediate restarts when users select Shut down. The problem began after January 13 security updates (KB5073455 and KB5073724) and has spread to Windows 10 as well as Windows 11. Microsoft reports that AMD and ARM64 home systems are unaffected, while Intel-based enterprise platforms including Windows 11 23H2, Windows 10 22H2, and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC (2019 and 2021) are impacted. Microsoft issued out-of-band updates such as KB5077797, but some systems remain affected and many Windows 10 systems rely on Extended Security Updates.
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