Windows shutdown error messages

If so, wait a few minutes in future before shutting down. Also, if you keep a web browser with lots of tabs open, it might be the reason why. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. In reply to Andre Da Costa's post on December 6, On pressing Windows key plus X there is no processes tab to click, just goes straight to the display that there are no running apps. In reply to Andy-Perrett's post on December 6, Thanks for the suggestions but still have the problem.

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Related Articles. Part 1. Make sure you don't have any third-party antivirus programs installed. Any antivirus program other than Windows Defender is technically a third-party program.

Having any third-party antivirus program running on your computer is likely to keep your computer from shutting down, so uninstall any third-party antivirus programs. Close any open programs. Running programs can interfere with your computer's shutdown process, so exit any open programs and apps. You can close programs that won't close by using Task Manager.

Remove any attached devices. USB drives, mice, controllers, SD cards, and anything else you may have plugged into your PC may be preventing your computer from shutting down properly.

Eject and remove these items before continuing. Failing to eject attached devices before removing them may cause problems with the drivers or information on the devices later.

Update your computer. Your computer's operating system version, outdated drivers, or a combination thereof can easily cause problems when you try to shut down. To update your computer's operating system and drivers: Open Start. Click the Settings gear. Click Check for updates. Wait for your computer to update.

Disable your PC's wireless connections before shutting down. Disconnecting your computer from all wireless networks including Bluetooth may fix the shutdown problem; if it does, you're likely encountering a network issue. Placing your computer in Airplane Mode is the easiest way to disconnect your computer: Click the Notification box in the bottom-right corner of the taskbar.

Click the Airplane Mode box. If you're on a wired Ethernet network, unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer as well. Part 2. Scroll down and click Windows System. It's a folder in the "W" section of the Start menu.

Click Control Panel. It's near the middle of the Windows System folder. Click Troubleshooting. This icon resembles a blue computer monitor inside of a computer window.

If you don't see this option, click the option next to "View by:" in the top-right corner of the window and select Large icons or Small icons. Click Fix problems with Windows Update. This link is below the "System and Security" heading. Click Next. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. Click Try troubleshooting as an administrator.

This option will appear at the top of the window. If you aren't using an administrator account, you won't be able to complete this process. Follow the on-screen instructions. If there are any problems with your Windows update, follow the instructions provided to fix them. In most cases, you'll click Apply fix when prompted and wait for the fix to be applied.

You may need to reboot your computer for the changes to take effect, which means you'll have to hold down your computer's power button to turn it off. Part 3. It's an icon of a circular arrow. Click Troubleshoot. This tab is on the left side of the window. Scroll down and click Power. It's toward the bottom of the page. Click Run the troubleshooter. In somewhat related news, Microsoft also pulled the standalone KB security update from Windows Update over the weekend after confirming previous user reports about freezes, boot problems, and installation issues.

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Shutdown error on Windows 10 hornedepot. Disable all of them by right-clicking on each of their entries, stopping them by clicking the Stop button, choosing Disabled in the Startup type dropdown menu, and clicking Apply.