Help! my new laptop takes forever to turn off!

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  1. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Home premium 64bit
       #1

    Help! my new laptop takes forever to turn off!


    Hi, I recently bought a new laptop from samsung model number RC512.
    My laptop worked just fine until like 2-3 weeks after use.
    It takes about 3-4 minutes to turn off.
    it used to turn off in like 15 sec. but now its taking forever.
    My guess is that a little game that I played caused this problem.
    here are my specs.

    Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.110622-1506)
    Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
    System Manufacturer: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    System Model: RC512
    BIOS: AMIBIOS Version 00FN.M034.20110511.SSH
    Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2310M CPU @ 2.10GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.1GHz
    Memory: 6144MB RAM
    Available OS Memory: 6056MB RAM

    is there any way to fix my laptop? thank you. :]
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  2. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #2

    Tyu,

    We need you to fill out your System Specs and here is how:
    Update your SevenForums System Specs
    User CP (3rd item in the top menu bar) |
    Your Profile | Edit System Spec
    (left-hand column)

    To gather info, use
    SIW or Speccy or System Info

    Add the word laptop or desktop or netbook to the
    “system manufacturer” block, for example,
    Toshiba Satellite L305D notebook.

    Provide full windows version info, for example:
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit

    Use the “Other Info” block for Optical Reader,
    Mouse, touchpad, wifi adapter, speakers, monitor, etc

    Scroll down and click on the SAVE CHANGES button.


    ===========================================

    Your cooperation will be appreciated.

    =========================================

    Please carry out this procedure:
    list of STARTUP PROGRAMS
    CCleaner | Tools
    icon | Startup button |
    click on Save to text file button (bottom right side)

    Attach the startup.txt file generated by CCleaner
    http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

    List of INSTALLED PROGRAMS
    CCleaner | Tools
    icon | Uninstall button |
    click on Save to text file button (bottom right side)

    Attach the install.txt file generated by CCleaner.
    http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

    Post a File or Screenshot in Seven Forums
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  3. Posts : 761
    Windows 2000 5.0 Build 2195
       #3

    Try opening an administrative command prompt and stop the Windows Update service (i.e. net stop wuauserv). If it takes forever to stop, that's your problem. If it stops immediately, then it's not and I suggest you start it again by net start wuauserv.

    If Windows Update is the problem then you have to stop wuauserv, delete the contents of C:\Windows\Software Distribution folder, and re-check for Windows Updates and install them.
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  4. Posts : 1,781
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 32-bit
       #4

    Welcome tyu678!

    Does your laptop say "Stopping services" or "Shutting down" when it's taking that long to actually power off?

    (I have an idea, but want to hear your answer first)
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  5.    #5

    Clean up factory bloatware, most importantly turn off the programs which may be starting up and leeching CPU/RAM, slowing Startup and Shutdown and can spy on you.

    Next work through these troubleshooting steps.

    As a last resort, use the tool which the Pro's use to troubleshoot these issues: Trace Windows 7 boot-shutdown-hibernate-standby-resume issues - MSFN Forums
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  6. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Home premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Corazon said:
    Welcome tyu678!

    Does your laptop say "Stopping services" or "Shutting down" when it's taking that long to actually power off?

    (I have an idea, but want to hear your answer first)
    Yes, It says 'shutting down' and shows little circle spinning around

    from their it takes like 3 minutes to be turned off
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  7. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Home premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    karlsnooks said:
    Tyu,

    We need you to fill out your System Specs and here is how:
    Update your SevenForums System Specs
    User CP (3rd item in the top menu bar) |
    Your Profile | Edit System Spec
    (left-hand column)

    To gather info, use
    SIW or Speccy or System Info

    Add the word laptop or desktop or netbook to the
    “system manufacturer” block, for example,
    Toshiba Satellite L305D notebook.

    Provide full windows version info, for example:
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit

    Use the “Other Info” block for Optical Reader,
    Mouse, touchpad, wifi adapter, speakers, monitor, etc

    Scroll down and click on the SAVE CHANGES button.


    ===========================================

    Your cooperation will be appreciated.

    =========================================

    Please carry out this procedure:
    list of STARTUP PROGRAMS
    CCleaner | Tools
    icon | Startup button |
    click on Save to text file button (bottom right side)

    Attach the startup.txt file generated by CCleaner
    http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

    List of INSTALLED PROGRAMS
    CCleaner | Tools
    icon | Uninstall button |
    click on Save to text file button (bottom right side)

    Attach the install.txt file generated by CCleaner.
    http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

    Post a File or Screenshot in Seven Forums
    I have attached the following files
    Help! my new laptop takes forever to turn off! Attached Files
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  8. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Home premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    arkhi said:
    Try opening an administrative command prompt and stop the Windows Update service (i.e. net stop wuauserv). If it takes forever to stop, that's your problem. If it stops immediately, then it's not and I suggest you start it again by net start wuauserv.

    If Windows Update is the problem then you have to stop wuauserv, delete the contents of C:\Windows\Software Distribution folder, and re-check for Windows Updates and install them.
    I've tried it and it takes about 2 sec. to turn it off. so I'm assuming its not the problem.
    but thank you for your advice :]
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  9. Posts : 499
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
       #9

    If you hold down the power button does it shut down quickly ?

    You could use that method until you figure out what`s causing the problem.
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  10. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #10

    tyu,
    | type MSCONFIG | ENTER | STARTUP tab |

    uncheck ALL | OK | RESTART |

    Have no fear. You have disabled nothing. You have told MS not to run those programs at startup time.

    If this doesn't cure the problem, them there are further steps you can take.
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