Windows 11 shutdown bug explained with causes, fixes, and workarounds to stop restarts, battery drain, and failed power-offs after updates.

Microsoft has acknowledged a serious power-state regression affecting Windows 11 version 23H2 systems after the January 2026 ...

The issue has been primarily encountered by users after an update or, while they were trying to edit or create a power plan through the Control Panel. Clicking on the ‘Why can’t Windows retrieve this ...