Computer wont shut down completely power light stays on?

press the Power button to force it to turn off.

Restarting your machine sometimes required to apply important updates or security patches that only turn off the computer momentarily.

But when you shut down your rig it turns off your system completely until its turned on again.

Apps close, the screen goes dark, but my PC keeps running for hours.

Also, you could press the Alt + F4 key on the keyboard to get the shutdown prompt.

Lets initiate the built-in power troubleshooter that automatically detects and fixes general issues related to power and sleep controls.

After identifying the problem, the utility will also fix or recommend a solution.

Update windows 11

There is an update bug or pending windows update that prevents windows 11 shutdown.

Lets check and install thelatest windows updatesthat may have bug fixes for this problem.

you might use the built-in equipment manager tool toupdate or reinstall drivers on windows 11.

A corrupted system file might keep your gear from shutting down.

If you havesystem protection featureenabled Windows 11 creates snapshots periodically.

And you’re able to perform system restore to revert your PC to the previous working state.

Now follow the on-screen instructions to revert your system using the system restore.

Lets Optimize it

Windows 11 KB5055523 Failed to install or stuck?