I'm really struggling with my computer running Windows 11. When I try to shut it down, it simply turns off the screen but doesn't actually shut down—it just keeps running. Restarting also takes an eternity, and even getting to the BIOS feels like a marathon. I often have to forcefully shut down by unplugging it. What can I do to fix this problem?
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If all else fails, just unplug it! Haha, cutting the power cable might be a bit drastic, but it does get the job done. Just kidding—definitely try the above solutions first!
It sounds like you're dealing with the 'Fast Startup' feature that Windows 10 and 11 enable by default. This option hibernates your PC instead of completely shutting it down, which might be why it doesn’t turn off properly. Here’s how to turn it off: Go to Control Panel ➜ Power Options ➜ "Choose what the power buttons do" ➜ Click on "Change settings that are currently unavailable" ➜ Uncheck "Turn on fast startup (recommended)" and save the changes. If that doesn’t solve the issue, some BIOS settings may need tweaking. Look for power states; you want to make sure you’re not stuck in a hibernation mode. State S0 is the active state, while S1-S4 are sleep states. S5 is completely off, so you want to make sure it’s set to S0 or S5! Good luck!
You might also want to consider if there’s any corrupted data on your drive. If you’ve been forcibly shutting down often, it could be putting your SSD at risk. It could help to back up your data and clean install Windows from a USB drive, focusing on the system disk specifically to eliminate background processes or rogue drivers that might be causing delays.
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