Windows 10: unknow app/unnamed app is preventing shut down of my PC

Discus and support unknow app/unnamed app is preventing shut down of my PC in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I keep a good eye on my task manager and the apps/programs that are running on my pc but every time I'm about to turn off my pc there is always an... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by ggabbbz, Feb 10, 2025.

  1. GGABBBZ
    ggabbbz Win User

    unknow app/unnamed app is preventing shut down of my PC


    I keep a good eye on my task manager and the apps/programs that are running on my pc but every time I'm about to turn off my pc there is always an unnamed app that is preventing shutdown. I've ad this for a long time and i cant seem to find what "app" it is.I don't feel like its a biiiig problem because my anti virus and malware searches cant find it but its starting to get annoying.

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    ggabbbz, Feb 10, 2025
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  2. PIERREOW
    PierreOW Win User

    App with no name and no icon preventing shutdown

    Hello, for the past few days I’ve been getting the warning “This App is preventing shutdown”. I let it go the first time because one of the apps was steam but the second time there was a unnamed app with no icon aswell. I havent really gotten the this
    app is preventing shutdown in a while. Before i shut the pc down (today), i close all the programs with task manager and that unknown app still prevents shut down. Is it a virus or no?
     
    PierreOW, Feb 10, 2025
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  3. MICKMACK_68
    mickmack_68 Win User
    App with no name preventing shutdown.

    When you open the task manager it says there are no apps running. When you then close task manager and immediately try to shut down (or restart) the computer, it says there is an unnamed app preventing you from shutting down.
     
    mickmack_68, Feb 10, 2025
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  4. FROSTYWINNIPEG
    FrostyWinnipeg Win User

    unknow app/unnamed app is preventing shut down of my PC

    Preventing access to modern app

    Ive been tasked with preventing the children from accessing instagram. I've got it listed in my windows hosts file and internet options/security/restricted site but the windows 10 app is still allowing access. Any suggestions other then deleting app which can just be reinstalled?
     
    FrostyWinnipeg, Feb 10, 2025
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