Windows 10 Shutdown Button Not Working

There are several ways to shut down the PC, but many users prefer to use the off button. When talking about shutdown, users reported the following difficulties:

• Malfunction “Start”. It occurs due to incorrect installation. If this is the case, create a new user profile.
• When shutdown is pressed, nothing happens. If disconnecting does not work, try terminating with a different method.
• Function off faulty – sometimes the shutdown of the laptop is faulty.
• Off option is not displayed, not available, absent. Several common issues caused by a damaged operating system installation.

Put your computer to sleep, and then shut it down

Rather, a workaround, a temporary one that does not eliminate the situation. As for the workaround, first, it is recommended that you put your computer to sleep. Click Start, then the power icon, click Sleep. Your computer should go to sleep, then “wake up” and close it. The solution is unusual, but users claim that it is temporary.

Replace Intel Management Interface driver

According to reports, the Intel Management Interface driver is causing stopping problems, so an older version is required to fix it. Version 11 is the main reason for such errors on laptops, so first let’s see which version of the driver used:

• Click Windows Key + X, click “Device Manager” from the list.
• Under System Devices, find the Intel Management Interface.
• Click Properties.
• Now you can check the driver version.
• If version 11, go to Intel website

  , download version 10.0 or 9.5.24.1790

  …

• When you try to install them, you will be notified that you already have a newer option.
• Click “Yes” to overwrite it.

Use shutdown command for PC

Many users reported that the shutdown is faulty on Windows 10. This will prevent you from shutting down your computer. But you always do it with the shutdown command. Follow these steps:

• Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.
• When the Startup dialog box appears, enter% SystemRoot% System32 Shutdown.exe —s —t 00 —f> Enter or OK.

After executing the command, the pc will finish work. If the command works, create a shortcut to quickly execute the command:

• Click on the Desktop, click New> Shortcut.
• Type SystemRoot% System32 Shutdown.exe —s —t 00 —f> Next.
• Change the name of the shortcut, click Finish.
•  Once the wizard is complete, use the newly created shortcut to quickly shut down the device. But this is just a workaround.

Install the latest updates

Windows 10 is a reliable operating system, but sometimes it crashes. If the shutdown is faulty on the PC, the error is due to the system. Installing the latest updates will fix the issue. By default, the operating system will automatically install the missing updates. Check for their presence manually by following these steps:

1. Press Windows Key + I to open the Settings app.
2. When the Settings app opens, navigate to Update & Security.
3. Click Check for Updates.

Windows will now check for available updates. If any are available, they will download automatically, then install after reboot.

Changing the power button settings

Incorrect settings sometimes do not shut down the PC. They are configured to perform several actions. The following will help to change:

• Click Windows Key + S, enter power options. Select Sleep Power Settings.
• Click on Advanced Power Settings (right panel).
• Now Choose what the power button does (menu on the left).
• Install when I press the power button to shutdown. Next, “Save Changes.”

Use the Win + X menu

Disconnecting a device using a workaround. Windows 10 comes with a helpful list called Win + X menu, which contains some useful shortcuts. With a real registry, it’s easy to access certain applications and shut down the device. We advise you to follow these steps:

1. Click the Windows key + X or click Start to open the Win + X menu.
2. Next “Off” or “Exit”> “Off” from the menu.

Disable Fast Startup

Windows 10 has an interesting Fast Startup feature. It combines the shutdown of sleep mode, increasing the performance of the device. But due to the function, sometimes it crashes. Follow the steps:

• Repeat steps 1-3 (solution 5).
• Select Change Settings.
• Uncheck Turn on Fast Startup> Save Changes.
• After that, the function should be completely disabled.

Disable sleep mode

Hibernation is a pretty useful feature that turns on a computer. Saves all open files, allowing you to continue where you left off. Sometimes the option leads to an incorrect shutdown. To fix the problem, it is recommended to disable hibernation:

• Select “Win. + “, Select” Command Prompt “(” Admin “).
• When Command Prompt starts, type powercfg.exe / hibernate> click Enter.