Task Host Window message at shutdown

[hamneggs]

Win7 32-bit

Why do I get the following message every time I shut down?

"(Waiting for) Task Host Window
Task host is executing shutdown tasks, and stopping tasks that are already running"

There are NO tasks running. This has been going on for days now. What causes this crappy annoyance and how can I fix it?


Anyone?

 

[rsvr85]

I frequently get this. My cause is the sound. It's waiting for the logoff sound but the system's shutting down too quick for it to initialize. Temporarily turn off your sound scheme to determine if this is causing it.

 

[sauspud]

Have same problem, Switched off sound and still getting same message. Only lasts for a second but still annoying.
Any advice?

 

[zigzag3143]

Guys

There is a tutorial for fixing this all I had to do is search for it. Its here http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/717-shut-down-speed-up.html?ltr=S

Hope this helps

Ken

 

[sauspud]

Guys

There is a tutorial for fixing this all I had to do is search for it. Its here http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/717-shut-down-speed-up.html?ltr=S

Hope this helps

Ken

Thanks Ken but this doesn't fix it as its not slow to shutdown. Just a annoying warning. I did try it just incase and no joy.

 

[Jacee]

What Antivirus do you have? Sometimes this can cause a delay.

 

[sauspud]

Have Microsoft Sercurity Essentials.

 

[Technics]

I have similar problem as *hamneggs when I Shut down Windows 7. I get end task message for split second and then Windows Shuts down - pc also.

Dont know what problem could be? Becase I didn't expirieced any of this messages at Shut down procedure in Windows Vista.

Im using Windows 7 x64bit Ultimate Edition an have instaled NOD32 Antivirus 4.0 with latest build. This Antivirus is also x64bit edition and is reported to be working&compatible with Windows 7.

Please help me determine and fix this issue that is anoying me.
Thanks! Technics

 

[xtruvax]

Hi this is my first message in this forum, My english isn,t well this problem's solve :

Start --> All Programmes --> Accessories --> system tools --> Task Scheduler --> Task Scheduler bookcase --> Microsoft --> Windows --> RAC Right click RacTask and disable it.

 

[Technics]

Thank you for your reply but this doesent solve my problem. I laso think that any of us should not disable RAC task! Many programs need this process to determine problem when something goes wrong.

 

[sauspud]

Don't know what happened but not popping up anymore. could be an update that happened last week. well good news anyway.

 

[satchmo]

I think I have found the solution for this annoyance.

Cheers.

 

[seekermeister]

There is also a Hotfix for this:

There is a delay when you shut down, restart, or log off a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

 

[TheMacias]

There is also a Hotfix for this:

There is a delay when you shut down, restart, or log off a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

I have Windows 7 x64 (RTM 7600) and tried this hotfix but "they" sent me for x86 version (in an e-mail).

 

[seekermeister]

Send them a reply and advise them of the mistake, so that they can send you the correct link.

 

[TheMacias]

I did that, but I got information from MAILER-DAEMON that this e-mail can't be delivered. Than I found a way to download the x64 patch, but it can't be installed. Could somebody just give me the correct hotfix, please ?

 

[seekermeister]

Check your PMs. If what you downloaded was x64, why wouldn't it install?

 

[vinzent]

Please download and check this update, only do you need install acording to System X86 or X64 and restart.

Download the solution
​

 

[miro8]

I requested the Hotfix, which I received via e-mail with the following message:

"WARNING This hotfix has not undergone full testing. Therefore, it is intended only for systems or computers that are experiencing the exact problem that is described in the one or more Microsoft Knowledge Base articles that are listed in "KB Article Numbers" field in the table at the end of this e-mail message. If you are not sure whether any special compatibility or installation issues are associated with this hotfix, we encourage you to wait for the next service pack release."

Has anybody used this hotfix, and if so, any known issues?
The problem isn't so serious really, so should I wait for the service pack version, or am I being too cautious?

 

[RedSparcstottin]

add on

This is not a reply. Just an add on to say that I experience the same problem after the fact that I've tried to shut down the computer, which it refuses in the way that it reboots instead of shutting down. After rebooting at my second attempt to shut down I get the annoying "Task host window" and then it finally goes to rest.

Bill is not a fan of mine.

Red!