Problems shutting down computer


  1. Posts : 6
    windows 7
       #1

    Problems shutting down computer


    I have great difficulties shutting my laptop down with Windows 7. It just sits on the "windows is shutting down" page for all eternity and eventually I just have to manually turn off the computer.

    If anyone has any advice, please let me know.

    Thanks in advance!
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  2. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #2

    Welcome!

    Advice? Definitely. It sounds like a program you are running is causing the hang.

    My first suspicion is the anti-virus. Try disabling/uninstalling it for the time being.

    Here's another thing you can try. In Task Manager (Ctrl-Shift-Esc), in the Processes tab, End half of the processes. Make a list of which ones you ended.

    If it still hangs, you can suspect that the rogue process is in the other half. If it works, you can start trying to narrow down exactly which process is causing the trouble.

    Let us know how it turns out!

    ~JK

    Edit: One more question I should ask. After you reboot, if you immediately restart again, does it still hang?
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  3. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #3

    Welcome to the forum,

    Using a variation of Jonathans approach, called a clean boot, try this
    How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

    You could, also, boot in safe mode. If it works in safe mode, it is pretty sure that the problem originates from a process not closing properly.
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  4. Posts : 9,582
    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
       #4

    Hi ChassTo and welcome to Windows 7 Forums

    Have a look at this Tutorial from Vista Forums to make sure that you haven't got your Virtual Memory Paging File set to clear at shutdown. It's exactly the same for W7.
    Virtual Memory Paging File - Clear at Shutdown - Vista Forums
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  5. Posts : 6
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Many thanks


    To those of you who responded. I will try your suggestions. I am a bit of a dolt with computers and your help and advice is very much appreciated.

    Best greetings from Toronto,
    ChasssTO
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  6. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #6

    With all the different suggestions, one is sure to work. Just keep us posted and we will get you up and running again.
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  7. Posts : 2,737
    Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
       #7

    Open a command prompt (cmd.exe) and enter: shutdown -f -s -t 0 and press enter. Does the machine shutdown correctly? If it does you have a program or a service that is not shutting down correctly and the machine is stuck waiting for it to shutdown properly.
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  8. Posts : 6
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #8

    It's working


    Thanks everyone. My computer now shuts down properly. Now I am off to the Network forum as I upgraded my modem and cannot connect to my wireless network.

    Love ya, Windows 7
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  9. Posts : 9,582
    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
       #9

    I'm pleased that you have resolved this problem. :)

    What was the issue?
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  10. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #10

    ChasssTO said:
    Thanks everyone. My computer now shuts down properly. Now I am off to the Network forum as I upgraded my modem and cannot connect to my wireless network.

    Love ya, Windows 7
    Sorry that you traded one problem for another. Feel free to come back any time for additional help.
      My Computer


 

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