again i am facing this prblem ... its checking for update .. and not resolved
Why is Task Host stopping my PC from shutting down?
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Whenever I shut PC down it says I have one app open and need to shut it down first. There is no apps open. The message also mentions the Task Host stopping the shut down.
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
2025-03-28T10:32:53+00:00 I did all that and it says "The Windows Update diagnostic failed to run I'm sorry. I was unable to run the Windows Update diagnostic. I might need to transfer you to an agent to help solve your problem. Would you like to talk to agent?
So I'm talking to you.
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Anonymous
2025-03-27T10:40:13+00:00 The post by SadioMane_462
Cleared it for me Brilliant Post
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Anonymous
2025-03-27T09:46:28+00:00 Hi, yes a manual shutdown - ie press and hold the power button - cleared this problem for me too. Thanks for the advice!
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Anonymous
2025-03-25T09:27:02+00:00 BRILLIANT thank you for that, worked First Time