"Help! I don't know what's going on that my computer just won't shut down. I upgraded the system into latest Windows 10 yesterday, and I cannot shut down the computer today. I've tried several times to click Power > Shut down option in the PC; it just won't shut down. What can I do with the problem?"
Users who upgraded to Windows 10 are experiencing issues shutting down their computers normally. This problem can be caused by several factors, and solutions are available to resolve the issue. To prevent data loss, it's recommended to create backups using a Windows backup software like Qiling Backup.
Qiling Partition Master, a professional partition manager software, can help check and fix system errors in Windows 10, resolving the issue of Windows 10 not shutting down. To fix this problem, you can download and use this software, following a simple process to resolve the issue.
To fix starting problems and shutting down issues caused by a non-first HDD in the boot order, you may need to reset the boot order in BIOS. To do this, you'll need to enter your computer's BIOS settings, typically by pressing a key like F2, F12, or Del during startup. Once in BIOS, navigate to the Boot Order or Boot Priority settings, and reorder the devices to have your HDD as the first boot device. Save your changes and exit BIOS to see if the issue is resolved.
Step 1: Turn off your computer. If it doesn't shut down automatically, force it to shut down.
Step 2: To fix a stuck BIOS, try turning off your computer, then press the power button to turn it back on. Press the key that enters the BIOS (usually F2, F12, or Del).
Step 3: To reset your BIOS to its default settings, look for an option in your BIOS settings that says "Load Optimized Defaults" or "Load Default Settings" in your BIOS settings. This option will reset all BIOS settings to their default values, which can sometimes resolve issues caused by incorrect settings.
Step 4: Press the appropriate key, save changes and exit BIOS.
If you're experiencing issues with Windows 10 shutting down after disabling the fast startup feature, it may be worth trying to re-enable it to see if that resolves the problem. Disabling the fast startup feature can sometimes cause issues with Windows 10 shutting down properly, so trying to re-enable it may be a good next step. However, if you're still experiencing issues, it may be worth checking for any other potential causes, such as hardware or software conflicts.
Step 1: Right-click on the "Start" button and go to "Power Options".
Step 2: To change what the power button does from the left pane, you can select the option that allows you to choose what the power button does when pressed. This is usually found in the Power Options or System Settings, and it will give you the option to choose between shutting down the computer, restarting it, or putting it to sleep.
Step 3: Click on "Change settings" that are currently unavailable.
Step 4: Uncheck "Turn on Fast Startup".
Step 5: Click "OK".
If you're unable to shut down Windows 10, you may want to consider disabling or uninstalling a program or process that's preventing the shutdown.