Microsoft has acknowledged that there is a peculiar bug in the latest Windows 11 Canary version. This bug will not let you shut down your system, rather it will cause the PC to hang. And when does it happen? Well, connecting the Windows 11 to Xbox Controller triggers the bug.
What is the bug and how does it affect users?
Jen Gentleman, a member of Microsoft’s Windows engineering team, reported the bug on Twitter. She said that users who connect USB-wired Xbox controllers to Windows 11 Build 25314 and 25324 versions of the system will encounter a problem when they try to shut down their computers.
Instead of shutting down normally, the system will hang and remain on. This can cause frustration and inconvenience for users who want to turn off their computers.
What else does the bug do?
The bug is not only limited to preventing shutdowns. It also causes some computers to experience a blue screen (green screen) of death during sleep. This means that the system will crash and display an error message when it tries to enter or resume sleep mode.
This can result in data loss and damage to the system. Users may have to restart their computers and lose any unsaved work or settings.
How to fix the “Windows 11 not shutting down due to the Xbox Controller,” bug?
Microsoft has not yet released a patch or update to fix the bug. However, there is a simple workaround that users can try to avoid the problem.
Users can disconnect the Xbox controller from their computers before shutting down or putting them to sleep. This should allow the system to perform these actions normally without hanging or crashing.
Alternatively, users can also avoid using the Windows 11 Canary version on their main devices. The Canary version is a very early and unstable version of Windows 11 that is meant for testing and feedback purposes. It is not recommended for daily use as it may have many bugs and issues that can affect the performance and security of the system.
Users can opt for more stable versions of Windows 11 such as Dev Channel or Beta Channel, which have fewer bugs and more features. These versions are still under development and may have some problems, but they are more reliable and suitable for general use.
