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Closing 1 App and Shutting Down Error in Windows [Solved]
Terminate all active process before shutdown
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Published onDecember 21, 2023
published onDecember 21, 2023
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When turning off a Windows PC, you may get theClosing 1 app and shutting downerror. Sometimes, the error window reads,Task Host is stopping background tasksfollowed by the path to the problematic process. In this case, you can simply terminate or delete the process.
But more often than not, the problematic app is not listed. You may find a random process name, say, simplyt, or no name at all. Here, you will have to manually identify and disable the application/process.
How do I fix the Closing 1 app and shutting down error?
Before we start with the slightly complex solutions, try these quick ones:
1. Terminate all processes before shutdown
2. Check the Event Viewer to identify the problematic app
You can now decide whether to uninstall the app (steps in solution 6), disable the service triggering the process, or manually terminate it each time before turning off the PC.
3. Create the AutoEndTasks string
AutoEndTasksensures that all the active processes are terminated before shutdown and prevents unnecessary crashes and data loss.
4. Run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter
5. Perform a clean boot
Aclean bootis an effective troubleshooting environment for identifying third-party app conflicts. If the underlying cause is an app, uninstall it, and if it’s a service, disable it via theServices.msc utility.
6. Remove the problematic application
If this doesn’t work, use aneffective software uninstallerto delete any leftover files and Registry entries. We found these apps to trigger the error:
Also, considerdisabling background apps in Windows.
7. Uninstall recent Windows updates
As per our experts,uninstalling recent Windows updates, primarilyKB5012170andKB5015730, will fix theClosing 1 app and shutting downerror. Remember todisable automatic updatesso that Windows doesn’t install these again.
A similar set of solutions also helps when you get theTask Host is stopping background taskserror. Remember, you just have to identify the problematic process/application that vetoes the shutdown and then disable it.
For any queries or to share what worked for you, drop a comment below.
More about the topics:Shutdown issues,Windows 11
Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
