Taskhost is stopping ... device install reboot required

Anonymous
2017-10-30T15:28:09+00:00

I have done a clean install of Windows 10 1709.  System, including on board USB, works fine until I plug into the motherboard connectors with external USB devices - card reader, front side usb ports.  Then when I go to windows, Cortana box and Start menu and task bar are inoperable.   When I shut down, I get the Taskhost is stopping..... message.

Have done the clean install several times and also did System File Checker.

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-01-26T11:35:32+00:00

    I found my problem and a solution for me. (maybe is not your solution but it's safe to try it)

    First of all I have to say that my windows is recently installed and I haven't install any driver manually. I just found that in my case the AMD driver is the problem. I have a 270x graphics card and windows update installs his drivers but the big problem is in AMD External Events Utility that can be disabled on windows services.

    • Windows Key + R (open run...) -> services.msc
    • Look at AMD External Events Utility -> open it -> set startup from automatic to manual
    • Reboot (probably you should force reboot)

    Now my Windows seems to work perfectly. I also had windows store problems that just disappears it.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-12-22T23:45:54+00:00

    Hi, 

    I have the same problem. It came outta nowhere. I've not got any updates lately or installed something new (beside games) 

    I don't know what this is, why and how to solve it. 

    Have you been able to fix it? If yes, how? 

    This really sucks. 

    Regard, 

    Seppe

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-12-21T00:31:00+00:00

    We appreciate the information. To isolate your concern, we'd like to ask the following:

    • Have you made any changes prior to experiencing the issue?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?

    In the meantime, we recommend performing a clean boot. A clean boot is performed to start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This will help to eliminate software conflicts that occur when you install a program. To do this, you can perform the steps posted on this link. In the clean boot environment, check if you'll still experience your concern.

    Note: Please go through the section: Reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting to boot the computer in normal startup after fixing the issue.

    For any results, just send us a reply.

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-12-07T02:15:09+00:00

    I have the same question.

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  5. Anonymous
    2017-10-30T20:15:32+00:00

    Hi Eric,

    This issue might occur due to motherboard, USB ports and chipsets are not compatible with the latest Windows update. We suggest that you get in touch with your device manufacturer for an in-depth assistance in updating your BIOS.

    Regards.

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