Find out with PowerShell what is preventing shutdown and standby!
It is easy to find out with PowerShell which app or program is preventing shutdown, standby or hibernation on Windows 11, 10, ... etc.!
With all Microsoft Windows 10, 11, ... desktop and MS Server operating systems, you can find out with little effort whether an application prevents shutdown, standby or hibernation, which is not so rare, because there are even some that are specifically designed for this Tasks have been developed, such as annoying tools like DontSleep, or the aggressive PreventTurnOff!
What is causing the shutdown, standby, or hibernation being prevented?
The range of commands and the options are the main difference between PowerShell and the command prompt on Windows 11, 10, and MS Server OS The MS PowerShell