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  1. _Alex_Z_ Win User

    Windows 10 unable to shut down, restart or open any program


    I encountered a problem today on my Surface Pro 5 with Windows 10.After shuting it down completely normal yesterday. Right after starting the computer I was unable to start any program apart from the task manager. No particular unusual activity in the task manager. During the previous day the computer was also really oddly frozen on the "no battery"-screen it shows when it shuts down from insuifficient battery, for a while. But then was working normally in the evening.If I try to shut down or restart the device from the start menu, nothing happens. Force shut down over the power button is not

    :)
     
    _Alex_Z_, Jun 7, 2024
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jun 7, 2024
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  3. ilgoldman Win User
    Random shut down and restart??

    Computer: Intel (R) Pentium (R) Dual cpu
    E220@2.406hz
    2.42 GHZ, 2.00 GB of RAM
    Windows xp

    Ever since I replaced the fan (with heat sink) the computer has randomly shut down and then restarted, at first during streaming, and now, will shut down and restart anytime. I tried to replace the graphics card to no avail. *Confused Windows 10 unable to shut down, restart or open any program :confused:*Mad Windows 10 unable to shut down, restart or open any program :mad:

    One suggestion was to replace the RAM.

    Any suggestions on how to repair my computer?
     
    ilgoldman, Jun 7, 2024
    #3
  4. Windows 10 unable to shut down, restart or open any program

    Windows 10 keeps shutting down my open programs

    Hi Michelle,



    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.



    I understand the inconvenience that you are unable access programs as they shuts down if not used for a while in Windows 10, we will help you to resolve this issue.



    I suggest you to try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it fixes the issue.

    Method 1: Run System Maintenance Troubleshooter

    Follow the steps given below:


    • Type Troubleshooting in the Search box from the desktop.

    • Select the Troubleshooting option.

    • Select View All option and select the
      System Maintenance
      .

    • Click on Next to perform the System Maintenance troubleshooter and follow the steps.


    Method 2: If the issue still persists then,

    Step 1: Start computer in safe mode.


    • Type Settings in the search box on the desktop, select
      Settings.

    • Here select Change pc settings and then
      General.

    • Scroll down to Advanced startup, click
      Restart now.

    • Click on Troubleshoot, Advanced options, and Startup Settings.

    • Click Restart, select Safe mode and then press
      Enter.


    Step 2: Perform Clean boot to avoid any third party software conflict.

    Disclaimer: Putting your system in
    Clean Boot
    state helps in identifying if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue. You need to follow the steps from the article mentioned below to perform a Clean Boot.

    How to perform a clean boot in Windows



    (Applies to Windows 10 as well)

    Note: Refer "How to reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting" to reset the computer to start as normal after troubleshooting.





    Hope it helps. Please perform the above methods and update the status of this issue, we will be happy to help you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Jun 7, 2024
    #4
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