Windows 10: Task Host Window Error on Restart/Shutdown

Whenever I try to restart/shut down my machine, I am notified of an issue:Task Host WindowTask Host is stopping background tasks. \Microsoft\Windows\Plug and Play\Device Install Reboot RequiredWhen going to Microsoft Update, I have no updates available, even if I check for updates online.I have no peripherals plugged into the device except for an MS wireless mouse and the power cable.I am running Windows 11 Pro, 22H2, 22621.1265, Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22638.1000.0This is getting to be very annoying.

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Get message - Task Host is stopping background tasks - error messages on shutdown Windows 10 - PC will not shutdown

Hello,

I am getting the message - "Task Host Window - Task Host is stopping background tasks" - I get error messages on shutdown in Windows 10 - PC will not shutdown unless I force it. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix?

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W10 Task Host error on restart

I just formatted W10, and Windows Update says there are no updates. Everything's gone well except for this reoccurring Task Host Window error that locks my start button and keeps me from accessing any files or folders. The only workaround has been to sign out, then sign back in. Upon signing out I get an error that says Task Host is stopping background tasks. Microsoft\Windows\Plug & Play\Device Install Reboot Required. I then click the option to sign out anyway, and then the problem goes away until next restart.

I've Googled this and many have had this happen. So far I've tried two of the things that some have tried to fix it. One was disabling fast startup in Power Settings, didn't work. The other was editing the WaitToKillServiceTimeout in the registry from 5000 to 2000, didn't work. Surprisingly though I read the default for that is supposed to be 12000, but it was set to 5000. So I'm wondering if a MS update changed it's value to try to solve the problem.

There are a lot of other methods people have tried, but I really don't want to experiment much further. I've yet to see an official MS Support fix for this. I've checked System Information and found that taskhostw.exe is a running task and located in Windows\System32. I also see no flags in Device Manager for drivers or devices not installed, so I don't know what this error message means by "Device Install Reboot Required".

Has anyone here had this problem? If so how if at all did you solve it? Many have said this started happening after a windows update. I have scanned for malware and viruses btw, and nothing was found.

 

Task Host Window / explorer.exe - Application Error (on shutdown and/or restart)

Hello,

As you receive explorer.exe – Application Error on the shutdown,
this issue might be due to corrupted or missing system files.

Share this information to assist you better.

• What is the make and model of the computer?
• Have you made any recent changes prior to this issue?
• Do you get this error message while you access any particular application?

I suggest you to try the below and check if it helps.

Step 1: End the Windows Explorer process and create the new one.

• Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc, under Process
  tab, search for Windows Explorer.
• Right click on it and click on End task.
• Click on File in the Task Manager
  at top left corner of the window and select Run new task.
• Type explorer.exe and click on Ok.

Hope this helps, let us know the status of the issue.