Windows 10: Why isn't the Task host windows allowing me to shut down or restart my laptop?

Discus and support Why isn't the Task host windows allowing me to shut down or restart my laptop? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I am not been able to shut down or restart my laptop since my last windows update. Whenever I try to shutdown or restart my laptop, it says, "task host... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Atul Baral, Sep 11, 2023.

  1. ATUL BARAL
    Atul Baral Win User

    Why isn't the Task host windows allowing me to shut down or restart my laptop?


    I am not been able to shut down or restart my laptop since my last windows update. Whenever I try to shutdown or restart my laptop, it says, "task host windows is preventing shutdown." I tried to fix the issue by turning off the fast startup, but it didn't work. Similarly, I ran the Windows Update Troubleshooter, but it didn't work either.

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    Atul Baral, Sep 11, 2023
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  2. INTREPID1
    Intrepid1 Win User

    "Task host is stopping background tasks" since 8/23 on restart

    No, that won't help - that's the wrong one. You need this registry change: Auto End Tasks
    Turn On AutoEndTasks at Restart, Shut down, or Sign out of Windows 10

    Note: This will not fix the problem, but it will allow Windows to shutdown and restart without having to click again.

     
    Intrepid1, Sep 11, 2023
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  3. MOHAMEDDARWISH1
    mohameddarwish1 Win User
    task host windows is stopping laptop from shutting down or restarting

    task host windows is stopping laptop from shutting down or restarting

    I tried Microsoft advices for this problem BUT STILL THE PROBLEM PRESISTS

    WHAT SHOULD I DO?
     
    mohameddarwish1, Sep 11, 2023
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  4. IRDEALDJA
    IrdealDJA Win User

    Why isn't the Task host windows allowing me to shut down or restart my laptop?

    Problem with the Task Host Window and the shutting down

    Hi Sayan_Gosh, thanks for your fast response! I will answer first all the four questions that you are asking me:

    • The PC that I'm using is a Gateway model DX4860 with previous Windows 7 Home Premium.
    • I have upgrade to Windows 10 using Windows update settings.
    • I have Norton Security Deluxe installed in my PC.
    • And finally, all programs were closed before shutting down Windows.
    I will execute your initial recommendations and the
    diagnostic steps that you suggest me; and I will let you know the status of the "Task Host issue".
     
    IrdealDJA, Sep 11, 2023
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