Some users encounter a problem where when they press the Shut down button, their Windows computer does not shut down . Instead, their computer automatically restarts. This causes a lot of trouble.
In this article, WebTech360 will guide you through some ways to fix the error of Windows computer automatically restarting when pressing the shutdown button.
There are several reasons for this problem such as software conflicts, incorrect operating system configuration... The solutions that WebTech360 introduces below will help you check and fix each problem one by one.
How to fix Windows automatically restarting after pressing Shut down
1. Disable applications that start with Windows
Sometimes the applications that start with Windows cause conflicts, causing the Windows computer to restart instead of shutting down as the user wants. Therefore, you can try disabling the applications that start with Windows to see if it solves the problem.
How to disable applications that start with Windows you can refer to the article below:
2. Disable fast startup feature
How to do it:
powercfg.cplRun and press EnterOnce setup is complete, restart your computer and try shutting it down to see if the problem is resolved.
3. Uncheck Auto Restart option
This solution is also quite simple but can help you fix your problem.
Step 1:
Step 2 : Next, in the System window , select Advanced system settings .
Step 3 : Next, select the Advanced tab and then find the Startup and Recovery section . Click the Settings button, then find and uncheck the Automatically restart attribute .
Step 4 : Click OK , then restart your computer and see if the problem has been fixed. If not, please continue to the next solution.
4. Update BIOS
Sometimes an outdated BIOS can also cause errors. How to update/upgrade BIOS you can refer to the article below:
5. Edit Registry
A small edit in the Registry can also help you fix the problem. Here's how to do it:
regeditRun and press EnterHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
6. Reinstall Windows or seek help from a computer repairman
This last solution is for those who are not very computer savvy or do not want things to get worse. In fact, reinstalling Windows is a solution that can be applied to most problems, but it takes a lot of effort and can cause you to lose data. Therefore, you should only choose the solution of reinstalling Windows when you are really stuck.
Wish you success and invite you to follow more great tips on WebTech360!
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