Windows 11 Shutdown But User Stays Logged in: How to Fix it

Many Windows users reported that Windows 11 shutdown, the user stays logged in, and this can be a minor issue for some users. However, this can be fixed, and today we’re going to show you how to do it.

What can I do if the user stays logged in after Windows 11 shutdown?

1. Change sign-in options

1. Open the Start Menu and select Settings.
   
2. Next, select Accounts and then choose Sign-in options.
   
3. Scroll down and disable Use my sign-in info to automatically finish setting up after an update.
   
   

2. Change group policy

1. Press Windows key  + R and type gpedit.msc.
   
2. Next, navigate to the following path: Computer Configuration and expand Administrative Templates.
3. Select Windows Components and then Windows Logon Options. Select Configure the mode of automatically signing in and locking last interactive user after a restart or cold boot.
   
4. Set it to Disabled on Not Configured and click on Apply and OK.

If the user stays logged in even after Windows 11 shutdown, you can fix the problem by adjusting your settings or group policies. If nothing else works, you might have to shut down your PC from the login screen to stop it.

This isn’t the only shutdown error, and many reported that Windows 11 randomly shuts down, while others reported that Windows 11 is not shutting down at all, however, we fixed both issues in our previous guides, so don’t miss them.

We also have a new guide on how to prevent Windows 11 shutdown after inactivity, so don’t miss it.