Why does my laptop stay on when I shut down it?

Have you noticed laptop wont shut down or sleep after a recent Windows 10 update? A number of users report clicking on the shutdown button Its stuck for hours at shutdown windows with a spinning circle, for few others the screen and everything goes black, but the computer itself is still on and running and the only way left to shutdown windows forcefully holding down the power button.

Although the possible causes of this problem could be many, the primary reason for the incomplete Windows 10 shutdown is the Hybrid Shutdown feature [also known as Fast Startup]. Again incorrect power configuration or any application running background may prevent windows 10 shutdown properly. Whatever the reason here some solutions you may apply to resolve startup and Shut Down related problems include Windows 10 Wont Shut Down or sleep.

Windows 10 Wont Shut Down

First of all, be patient and wait a few more minutes, Check windows shutdown properly. But if you didnt see any improvement, windows still stuck shutdown or black screen that cause try force shutdown windows by Press and hold the power button for 5-10 seconds till the power goes down completely.

Power reset your laptop computer

• If you are a laptop user then completely shutdown
• Now unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery,
• If you are a desktop user, make sure the computer is power off then disconnect all devices include the power cable, VGA cable.
• Now press and hold the power button for 5 to 10 sec [applicable for both laptop and desktop]
• That all connect everything as previously, add the battery to the laptop and start Windows check if this helps.

Run Power Troubleshooter

Run the build-in Power Troubleshooting tool that detects and fixes problems with computer power settings to conserve power.

1. Press keyboard shortcut Windows + X and select Settings
2. Click Update & Security then click on Troubleshoot.
3. Here on the middle pane click on Power and run the troubleshooter as shown image below.
4. This will check and fix if any incorrect power configuration causing/preventing windows 10 shutdown properly.

Also from there run the Windows update troubleshooter that detects and fixes if any pending update bug prevents windows shutdown properly. Once done restart your PC to take effect the changes and check if the problem fixed.

Disable Fast Startup

The fast startup was first introduced in Windows 8. Now, This is one of the core features of Microsoft Windows which is helpful to boot even faster. But, This cool feature can be a reason shutdown problem for some older PC or laptops. So, When you face any shutdown issue in windows 10 or 8.1, Its recommended to turn off the fast startup feature temporarily.

• First of all, Press Windows + X on the keyboard, choose Power Options and click Additional power settings. But, If you dont see such option there, You can navigate to Control Panel\System and Security\Power Options.
• Now, Click onChoose what power buttons do.
• Then, Click onChange settings that are currently unavailable.
• Now, UncheckTurn on fast startup [Recommended].
• Save the settings and restart your computer.
• Check, If it fixes windows wont shut down properly problem.

Configure onIntel Management Engine Interface

• Use Windows shortcut keys Win + X to launch the Jump List and Select Device Manager.
• Here Expand the System devices entry then Navigate and double-click the Intel Management Engine Interface.
• Choose the Power Managementtab [if there is such a tab].
• Uncheck the Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.

Note: If you are using the desktop computer may you dont have the Power Management tab, skip this step and follow next solution Update IMEI driver

Update IMEI Driver

• Again open Device manager ExpandSystem devicesentry.
• Navigate and double-click theIntel Management Engine Interface.
• Go to theDrivertab of theIntel Management Engine Interface.
• Click theUpdate Driverbutton.

In case you have downloaded the driver file from the official website then you can choose the browse my computer for driver software option.

Follow the instructions that display on the screen and update the IMEI driver to the latest version, compatible with Windows 10.

Reset your power plan to default

Sometimes the cause of this problem might be your power plan settings, lets reset power plan settings to default by doing the following that probably helps fix the problem.

• OpenControl Paneland go toPower Options
• Locate your current power plan and clickChange plan settingsnext to it
• Next Click onChange advanced power settings.
• A new window opens with the option to Restore plan defaults button click it.
• Now Click ApplyandOKto save changes

Uninstall / Install Battery Driver [Only for laptops]

If you are facing this problem on Windows 10 laptop then uninstall and reinstall the battery drive probably helps fix the issue.

• First, completely Shut down your laptop and Detach the power chord
• Now remove the battery [if fixed no need to remove]
• Attach power chord and Reboot your computer
• Press Windows Key + X keyboard shortcut and select Device Manager
• Here Expand Batteries > Right-click Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System then click Uninstall
• Now Shutdown the computer and Remove the power chord
• Attach your battery then Attach your power chord and Reboot the computer to automatically install the driver

Fix Corrupted System Files

Windows shutdown problems also can be a result of corrupted or missing system files. Running SFC utility and DISM commands can repair these system files issues. This is another working way to fix windows wont shut down properly issue.

Install the latest Windows updates

Also, ensure that your PC is up to date with Windows Updates and there are no pending updates that may prevent windows from shutting down. You can check and install pending windows updates following the steps below.

• Open Settings app using keyboard shortcut Windows + I,
• Click Update & Security then Windows Update to allow download and install Windows updates if available any.
• Once done you need to restart your PC to apply them

Also Start windows to clean boot state [where windows start with basic windows services and startup programs] To check and make sure any third-party app not preventing windows 10 shutdown.

If all these solutions failed to fix the issue and still Windows 10 Wont Shut Down or Sleep Then its time to use the system restore feature, which reverts windows to the previous working state where windows perform smoothly. And as most of the user report performing system restore helps them to resolve Windows 10 Startup And Shutdown problems. check How To perform system restore on windows 10.

Did these solutions help to fix Windows 10 Startup and Shutdown problems such As Windows 10 wont shut down or sleep? Which solution worked for you Or any other solution that fixed your problem let us know in the comments below.

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