Force shutdown


  1. Posts : 341
    W7 Ult x64, W8 Pro x64 and W10 Pro x64
       #1

    Force shutdown


    When I attempt to shut down the system while a program(s) is(are) running, I get a message and have to click "Force shutdown" button to complete the shut down process.

    Is there a way to suppress or bypass this extra step?
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    Windows 7
       #2

    I do not think there is a way round this, and it is quite normal if you have programs running in the backgaround.
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  3. Posts : 826
    Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit SP1
       #3

    I found that the old XP registry shutdown tweaks still function (I use them on two my Windows 7 computers.)

    churin said:
    When I attempt to shut down the system while a program(s) is(are) running, I get a message and have to click "Force shutdown" button to complete the shut down process.

    Is there a way to suppress or bypass this extra step?
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  4. Posts : 1,326
    Windows 7 Ultimate RTM (Technet)
       #4

    Rascal said:
    I do not think there is a way round this, and it is quite normal if you have programs running in the backgaround.
    It really isn't normal. All programs should shut down when they receive the signal from the OS. If there is a program(s) that is not allowing the normal shutdown process, then something is wrong with that program.
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  5. Posts : 341
    W7 Ult x64, W8 Pro x64 and W10 Pro x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Newt' said:
    I found that the old XP registry shutdown tweaks still function (I use them on two my Windows 7 computers.)
    I appreciate it if you would post that registry tweaks?
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  6. Posts : 2,039
    Several, including Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
       #6

    See;

    Shut down Windows in an instant | Workers' Edge - CNET News

    How to Force Windows 7 for a Faster Shutdown

    The usual caveats about registry tweaking apply!

    Regards....Mike Connor
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  7. Posts : 341
    W7 Ult x64, W8 Pro x64 and W10 Pro x64
    Thread Starter
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    [QUOTE=MacGyvr;1313708]
    Rascal said:
    It really isn't normal. All programs should shut down when they receive the signal from the OS. If there is a program(s) that is not allowing the normal shutdown process, then something is wrong with that program.
    It is just warning so that user can save any data if he/she forgets to do so. Even when user do nothing, it automatically shuts down after certain time lapses. The "Force shutdown" button is used if user do not need save any data, otherwise "Cancel" button is used and saving data is done.
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  8. Posts : 826
    Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit SP1
       #8

    Fast Shutdown Faster Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003 and Windows Vista » My Digital Life

    Notably: autoendtasks

    churin said:
    Newt' said:
    I found that the old XP registry shutdown tweaks still function (I use them on two my Windows 7 computers.)
    I appreciate it if you would post that registry tweaks?
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  9. Posts : 341
    W7 Ult x64, W8 Pro x64 and W10 Pro x64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Thanks everyone for helping me solve the problem.
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  10. Posts : 352
    Windows Home Premium 64bit
       #10

    And the magic solution was??
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