How to Fix Windows 10 Won't Shut down Issue? [8 Solutions]

[@justatemplate9632]

something good to know if u have steam installed and a game file get corrupted while updating then that can break your system. so what i would do is uninstall the game with the corrupt file. you can tell if it’s corrupt if it sits a 100% download but it never finishes. so uninstall the game through steam or windows uninstaller.

[@potatoo4]

Omg thanks man the same thing happened with me today and I was wondering what was wrong and why my pc won't shut down I uninstalled all my games and steam and now it shuts down properly

[@Kooldood.]

If I already uninstalled steam, should I just redownload it? Or am I able to see which game corrupted my computer through the computer settings?

[@potatoo4]

@@Kooldood. delete steam and reinstall

[@fjso2]

That was my problem with payday 2, thanks

[@justatemplate9632]

@@fjso2 same game lmao

[@TengokuInc.]

None of these worked and the safe mode option froze my computer in the middle of it shutting down. My problem is that it gets to the point where the screen shuts off but the lights never go off and you can still hear the hard drive running. The only way to start it back up is to hold the power button down until it fully shuts off then turn it back on.

[@itachisvaccination3123]

Same here, any fix yet?

[@nicolasmfa]

@@itachisvaccination3123 Im having this problem for more than a year, i just pull the plug, but still bad to the drive

[@itachisvaccination3123]

@@nicolasmfa I changed my motherboard and this fixed it. So I assume my old motherboard I bought used was damaged but not told to me.

[@nicolasmfa]

@@itachisvaccination3123 yeah, thats probably It, even in Linux dont work, I Will look for a general system upgrade

[@ismaylova3334]

I have same problem too😥

[@LoneWolf2k4]

I flipped the switch to my power supply to off and let it set for 5 minutes. Problem solved. I tried all the other power management and driver things first. The simple solution was all I needed. Lol. Thank you!

[@Helsingfors]

Command prompt helped me out. Never experienced a PC that didn't want to shutdown, so weird! Thank you!!!!!

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

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[@bmvx]

Theres actually no use of like unplugging the wire for the pc u can just hold the power button untill the ps shuts down, then after it shuts down just turn it on again and shut it down. If it shuts down normally fully then ur good

[@WickedMaddox]

Thank you for this video, I’ve been trying to fix it for hours. Turns out I had to change the power button options. You’re a lifesaver.

[@loganboi962]

Wow you fixed my such stressful issue with ease! Thanks so much man for sure getting a sub and like

[@przfinestg94]

I have a different problem. when I click the start button the menu stays open for a second then it closes by itself so I can't even get to the power settings unless I right click

[@israelakinsanya3421]

Have the same issue bro how did you resolve it

[@przfinestg94]

@@israelakinsanya3421 it fixed itself I didn't know how it did fixed itself

[@Harry091686]

the shift + pressing the shut down worked for me. thanks!

[@cherylspringtime]

Solution 2 works! Thanks so much, ..but I've had a computer since 1987 and was very shocked when I turned it off and it came right back on.

[@yv2lover]

Same here. Solution 2 works! Tthanks so much.

[@dongreen2760]

Yours is the only video that i looked at that works- option 2 & 3. Have subscribed. One less stress.

[@alokbhaisahu]

Thanks! disabling fast startup to fixed shutdown problem for me. Although sleep still doesn't work.

[@Initial_Gain]

Non of the mentioned remedies (except the last one that haven't tried yet) worked for me. With the SFC check I obtained no errors. I haven't tried the Wonder share Recoverit software yet. I will try to do this. My laptop keeps restarting when I shut down.

[@lukey2501]

I’ve started having the same issue recently as well and I don’t know why it happened last week and I think it’s because of a random background program but I have no idea

[@jasonkwok6386]

It actually fixed by unpluging the power supply. After so many attempts from videos this actually works

[@blackhole4106]

same, it seems like a pretty common problem. I wonder why.

[@haipham4505]

Thank you very much for your video. My laptop successfully shutdown using option 2. You are the best.

[@GENOSanity]

tried all non of this work for me.. i tried cc cleaner also nothing..1 update and this happens... idk why

[@AL_OMAR.]

did you find a solution?

[@appsgames3513]

Try to reinstall windows

[@Ashish-hl7rk]

6:52 how can i select 4 5 options

[@Gamarjoba_Gagimarjos]

Thank you so much 😁. I was so scared if it not works but solution 2 helped me. Thank you!

[@hormoz76]

Really appreciate your video. It was very, very helpful and fixed my computer's problem. Your technical solutions are working for the Windows 11 version as well.

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Thank you for your support to Recoverit.

[@BigBoon727]

Man I have no clue why but unplugging the power cable fixed it thanks a ton and much love!

[@soar3477]

Thank you so much, the power settings option (unchecking all of the 4 boxes) fixed the issue 🙌🙌🙌

[@yv2lover]

Same here, thanks so much.

[@greggk47]

Using the balanced power plan, display off 10 min and computer sleep 15 minutes but recently it stays on and doesn't go to sleep. Is this what your video addresses?

[@hamnyangbinnie]

I watched like 10 videos but only after watching your video I could reset my laptop & it turned on.. thank you

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Welcome 👍

[@JuraijaM92]

I will have to try this tomorrow, i am already really stressed and ended it just cutting down the power, last windows update give me this problem, the pc shut down normally but the fan of the cpu keeps running, and time to time the red light of the cpu being use turns on, i don't know why they give us problems and more requirements for things we don't use instead of improving performance, i am really tired...

[@steve--]

Thanks for the video went through a few options then noticed I had left the USB stick in after a BIOS update unmounted the USB and problem solved

[@washingtonfilho2268]

Ahhh man... You saved my life after a long run. Power cable did the job!!! Subscribed

[@a2raya87]

What do you mean by power cable

[@washingtonfilho2268]

@a2raya772 remove the power cable wait a bit, then plug It again.

[@a2raya87]

@@washingtonfilho2268 i did, it helped once but i keep getting freezing, audio cuts off cant open apps.

[@rightblup9572]

Hi for me the command did the job but I can’t select it to run as admin by just one click there isn’t the same options in advanced settings

[@mohamedsouissi6771]

Thanks a lot man, appreciate you Been facing the issue for months and finally I solve it with your help

[@dq814]

Thank you! Unplugging the power cable for 10 min helped.

[@shambayetuself-helpgroup7961]

power troubleshooting did the magic. thank you

[@33mavboy]

Don't understand, as of tonight it just randomly didn't shutdown, didn't see it try to, went off to do something, when I tried to open the windows shutdown, nothing would open, folders onnpc would, but task manager or anything for Windows wasn't, then it froze?

[@kevinjamesng]

Thanks solutions number two, now is a wait and see… Also just wondering what this does Step 1: Open the Settings menu > System > About. Step 2: Choose Related Links and tap on Advanced System Settings. Step 3: Under the System Properties sections, go to Advanced > Startup and Recovery > Settings. Step 4: Then, uncheck the Automatically restart choice under System Failure and press OK.

[@davidjames5644]

I recently had this problem, but also could not run anything, e.g. Command Prompt, as admin. And right click on anything in File Explorer just resulted in an infinite 'busy' cursor. Also, I could not log into OneDrive - the login just hung. In the end, I removed a USB stick that I was using for backups, and the PC immediately shut down without me doing anything! I rebooted, and all the problems had gone away. So, add faulty USB device to the list of things to check!

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question! While it's uncommon for a USB device to cause such widespread issues, disconnecting the device and restarting the computer can often help reset the system configuration and resolve related problems. Checking USB device connections and functionality is advisable when troubleshooting computer issues. Additionally, updating drivers and scanning for malware can further contribute to resolving any persistent issues.

[@RCA3769]

Well my issue was something different but I’m sure it’s in the settings for others. Now I use the insider program for windows 11 and about a week ago I was messing with the settings and changed it from dev(recommended) to canary Channel which is almost like a beta test before it’s released on the dev channel. Now windows did performed several updates after I switched it. I basically watched and followed the same things mention in this video but at the end I just reverted back to the previous version I had of the insider program without loosing or backing any files

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question! It's good to hear that you were able to revert back to the previous version of the Insider Program without losing any files. Switching to the Canary Channel can indeed introduce new features and changes that are still in the testing phase, and as such, may not be as stable as the ones in the Dev Channel.

[@flyingpig3674]

The solution no.2 helped. Thank you!

[@kaizerkabir5152]

Thank you so I fix my laptop issues right after following your instructions 😊. I just obliged to you.

[@hckhanal]

you are really great ...very good idea. heartly thank you

[@DJMND1234]

Thanks so much. You have helped me now my computer is shutting down easily 🙏

[@diday9794]

many thanks .. greetings from Egypt . you helped me a lot

[@Don.Eliciano.962]

I have problem with my Seagate external hard drive it doesn't have any errors but it say that the device is not ready. Any advice would be great.

[@adityaadhav279]

Yes it's happening to me also 👍🏻

[@Don.Eliciano.962]

@@adityaadhav279 I bought another one 1TB.

[@gtsourougiannis]

Problem solved👍 Thank you for the useful video 👏

[@nelidee539]

Thank you very much sir. Option 2 worked.

[@-NoneOfYourBusiness]

Yeah, reading the comments, that "Fast Shutdown" power option thing was a buggy mess for a lot of people, me included. Its neither "Fast" nor "Shuts down". They should change that option's name for "Faceplant" or something more accurate.

[@avvybhullar5684]

Fixed ❤ Thank you so much ❤

[@miahfranceq.devera9513]

Thank you!! solution 2 really helped me! 😊

[@yv2lover]

Same here, thanks so much.

[@drpopper8]

Solution 4 worked for me. Thank you so much

[@cedricmangrubang3452]

Solution 2 worked for me mate, thanks!

[@TheKilltrox]

Thanks! option two work for me.

[@khaledtalal3223]

Thank you ! First solution has done it 👏🏻👏🏻

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Glad it helped! Please don't forget to subscribe to our channel.

[@lalaila]

Thank you. Second solution worked for me.

[@tizme2311]

Followed most of the the suggestions, in the end had to use the cmd prompt, but, now win 10 will not start, any suggestions?

[@devsingh8062]

Someone Please Help The LED Won't Shut Down In My Laptop Even After Shutdown

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question. If the LED on your laptop remains on after shutdown, it could be due to various reasons. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try: Power Drain: Shut down your laptop. Disconnect the power adapter and remove the battery if possible. Press and hold the power button for about 15-20 seconds to drain any residual power. Reconnect the battery and power adapter, then turn on your laptop. Check Power Settings: Make sure your laptop is set to shut down completely when you choose the shutdown option. Go to your power settings and check the behavior for the power button and lid close actions. Update Drivers: Ensure that your graphics and chipset drivers are up-to-date. Outdated drivers can sometimes cause power-related issues.

[@Manc-king]

Mine wouldn’t shut down and took 5-10 mins to boot turned out to be an SD card I had plugged in from a dash cam once unplugged everything went back to normal

[@grahamhall2662]

Fantastic thank you. Option 2 did it

[@RobbyWurz]

Thanks mate, helped me perfectly 👌

[@silvaroo]

Thank you! Force restarting worked

[@hamiltonchris9077]

Thanks the 2nd method worked . Well done

[@Nazareth434]

My Computer would shut down, but not stay turned off- something would wake it up and it would restart- it happened both in windows and linux: somehow either my MBR or bios or cmos got corrupted and i finally discovered i had to take out th3 battery (desktop, not laptop) and reset the bios- not sure exactly what got corrupted- but something did- Been struggling with the issue for days, and tried a ton of different things like that set of instructions i posted, all to no avail- I even swapped out the power-supply as i thought that was the issue, but nope, the prob was still there. (Had an old psu to,try thankfully) The issue was that i would shut the computer down, and it would not stay shut down but reboot- had to hold down the power button till it shut down which isn’t a good way to shut down. Anyway, resetting the bios did the trick... but was a last resort when nothing else would work- To do so- Ground yourself before working in the comp case- 1: Shut down computer by power button - make sure it stays shut down- 2: then unplug power chord- 3: next take battery on the motherboard out for about 5 minutes or so- 4: replace battery, 5: plug power chord back in- and with any luck, it will reset whatever has gone wrong-

[@helenervin1325]

Thank you! that was helpful you solve my problem

[@gam1ngloko]

After doing solution #2 should i turn it back the way it used to be?

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question! If your computer is working fine with those methods used then I would recommend keeping it the same and not turning it back.

[@Potato36467]

Thank you sir. Second way worked for me.

[@manjuan9632]

Thank you so much! I was afraid it would overheat

[@abbiefinnie5918]

Thank you! All fixed!

[@sumitdahiya7513]

Wow thank you so much for this video . This video really help me a lot so keep making this type of videos and help everyone 👍👍❤️❤️

[@OmaTechHub]

your video is super explanatory but could not solve my problem, please can you help me out? my la[top will power up and boot to screen after you have clicked SHUTDOWN, how do i fix this issue?

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Sir, you can check the topic, hope it works: www.quora.com/If-after-shutting-down-my-Windows-10-laptop-I-open-the-screen-it-automatically-starts-on-its-own-Is-it-a-feature-or-a-problem

[@microsoftsarker]

Thank you bro for very helpful video

[@physicsariel9237]

Thank you. The second option worked

[@somaghosh7423]

Very much thank you for this 😌

[@lednit9166]

Wow..power options worked...thanks soo muchh

[@AzureDraco86]

thank you very much i had consulted 30+ websites and even had microsoft support help me out but your video did it for me at option 2 (i had quickboot disabled but that was all disabling all of them did the trick)

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Glad it helped! Please don't forget to subscribe to our channel.

[@saumyacmathews3605]

Thank you very much bro I won't forget this 👍👍👍👍

[@Vortex5500]

It could also corrupt the SSD or HDD as it is still processing things wirch could become corrupted due to incomplete task

[@tatam0409]

Thank you for the video it works perfectly

[@christiandelrio218]

Thank you so much for your help 😁

[@emmanuelarthur8088]

Great, it worked for me. Thanks

[@phx10690]

The disabling fast startup work for me my question is, is that a temporary fix where is there an actual way to fix it

[@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware]

Hi there, thank you for your question! It isn't a permanent fix I would recommend trying to scan and repair your drives and see if any errors occur. If that issue does come back it might be a more serious issue that might need professional help.

[@ΑΓΓΕΛΟΣΚΑΡΑΒΙΩΤΗΣ]

Thank you so much you help me a lot

[@muhammadariefsiddiq3983]

Thanks for guide's tutorial

[@netcesdan]

thanks for the solution 👍

[@ranimungcal]

fortunately the turn off the fast boot works for me thank you.

[@franzdaenielhalili2234]

Thank you it is really helpful

[@vishwanathiari]

In my case somehow action for pressing the power button was set to sleep. So whenever I pressed shut down it went to sleep.

[@Carls_1212]

Thanks it fixed my issue, subscribed and liked too

[@gladysfarrugia5348]

Thanks for solving my problem.

[@SKYTV008]

Thanks a bunch🎉

[@mehran9704]

Thanks man method 3 worked ❤

[@pranavlawhale6004]

I have win 10 illegal in laptop After updates of win 10 download Such problem came. I tried various option Eg cmd option Bios default option.

[@mlncar]

It worked like a charm after I deselected "Use fast startup" from power options, thank you very much!! :)

[@BigDo]

Option 2 did the trick, thanks...

[@haziel6833]

please guys help me when i shut down or restart my pc i have no spinning dots and it just doesn't restart or shutdown what can i do?

[@comphuman]

I can't even access my power buttons and the settings. It shows a loading shape on my crosshair then forcefully closes the tabs

[@comphuman]

Problem solved. I used CMD to shutdown the PC

[@Dumorde]

Thanks fast startup solved my issue

[@OluwatoyinObaaro]

Thanks option two worked for me

[@sunnyanandgorekar6710]

Thank you ! It worked

[@Bee23303]

Helpful x thanks

[@Fellinablackhole]

thanks a lot solution 2 worked and i was ready to reinstall my windows

[@eternal-kun6861]

Thank you the second solution work

[@Kharabish]

thank you so much bro. 😇

[@VNW_2022]

No, None of the methods can fix my problem. Only if I reinstall an older version of Windows 10. Why?

[@VNW_2022]

Fast Startup still working well on that older version. On the latest version, even in safe mode my laptop still won't turn off completely.

[@BOZOH379]

Thank you finally it shut off lol thabks big bro instant sub and share definitely like