Windows 11 restarting instead of shutting down

Hi @Sumit Negi

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum.    

Regarding your issue, when a PC restarts instead of powering off, it usually means the shutdown request is being interrupted at a system or driver level. 

Here are a few steps you can try: 

1. Power Management Settings  

• Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager. 
• Expand Network adapters. 
• Right-click your Wi-Fi or Ethernet controller and select Properties. 
• Go to the Power Management tab. 
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• Uncheck "Allow this device to wake the computer." 

2. Use the Shutdown Command 

• Press Win + R, type cmd, and hit Enter. 
• Type the following command: shutdown /s /f /t 0 (The /f forces apps to close, and /t 0 sets the timer to zero seconds.) 

3. Check for BIOS/UEFI "Wake on LAN" 

If the issue persists, the instruction might be coming from your BIOS rather than Windows. 

• Restart and tap the BIOS key (usually F2, F10, or Del) during the logo screen. 
• Look for a section named Power Management or Advanced. 
• Ensure "Wake on LAN" or "PME Event Wake Up" is set to Disabled. 

Hopefully it will help work with your issue and if you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.

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