How to shutdown windows properly

Finding the solution often involves nothing more than the simple tweaking of a few settings
A person using a laptop. — Unsplash
A person using a laptop. — Unsplash

Many users struggle with this frustrating issue; this can result in anything from old software to poorly configured settings. Fortunately, finding the solution often involves nothing more than the simple tweaking of a few settings, plus a few troubleshooting tools to help keep your system up to date.

Step-by-step guide

Here’s a step-by-step guide, through this you will get to know the process of fixing your PC's shutdown issues.

  1. Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.
  2. Click on "Update & Security" option.
  3. Click on "Check for updates."
  4. Install any available updates.
  5. Press the Windows key + X and select Control Panel.
  6. Click on the "Power Options."
  7. Click on "Choose what the power buttons do."
  8. Uncheck the box next to "Turn on fast startup (recommended)."
  9. Click "Save changes."
  10. Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.
  11. Click on "Update & Security."
  12. Click on "Troubleshoot."
  13. Then click on "Additional troubleshooters."
  14. Click on "Power."
  15. Then select "Run the troubleshooter."
  16. Restart your PC and enter the BIOS settings (usually by pressing F2, F12, or Del).
  17. Check for updates and follow the manufacturer's instructions to update the BIO.
  18. Press the Windows key + X and select Device Manager.
  19. Expand the "Network Adapters" section.
  20. Right-click on your network adapter and select "Properties."
  21. Uncheck the box next to "Wake on Magic Packet."
  22. Click "OK."
  23. Open Command Prompt as an administrator (right-click on the Start button and select "Command Prompt (Admin)").
  24. Type the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.
  25. Run a full scan with your antivirus software.
  26. Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.
  27. Click on "System" option.
  28. Then select the "Power & sleep."
  29. Click on "Choose what the power buttons do" option.
  30. Then select the "Reset" option.