Microsoft has confirmed that its recent shutdown malfunction now affects supported Windows 10 builds following the deployment of January security updates. The problem, initially reported among Windows 11 users, prevents computers from completing the shutdown process correctly. Affected Windows 10 versions include the 22H2 release along with Enterprise LTSC editions from 2019 and 2021.
The bug particularly affects organizations and individuals enrolled in the Extended Security Updates program (ESU).
Microsoft have linked the shutdown failure to System Guard Secure Launch, a security feature designed to activate during startup and deactivate afterward. In affected systems, this component remains active beyond the startup phase, thereby blocking normal shutdown procedures. Virtual Secure Mode also contributes to the malfunction according to current analysis.
Microsoft acknowledges the issue and is working to create a fix. Currently, there is no official workaround exists to mitigate the bug.
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