Why is my computer not shutting down properly?

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Check power cable to the wall socket is plugged in properly.
Verify if the power button is not stuck or jammed.
Press the power button on the computer for 5 to 10 seconds to force a hard shut down.
Check all cables to the monitor and power are connected correctly.
Check for any pending Windows updates or upgrades.
Run chkdsk command to detect and fix any file system issues.
Verify that the antivirus program is updated and working.
Check for any new applications recently installed.