I can also confirm that the last few shutdowns went smoothly. I have no idea what changed. I didn't do anything on my end.
Since last Windows Update "task host window is stopping background tasks windows 10" on 4 machines
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Since last Windows 10 automatic update done on 8 PCs (KB5016616, KB5012170 & KB890830) 4 PCs are now showing "task host window is stopping background tasks" on shutdown.
Does anyone know what caused this?
Thanks
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Anonymous
2022-09-03T07:25:55+00:00 -
Anonymous
2022-09-02T20:14:30+00:00 Happy to say problem gone away. 4 shutdowns since last night -all normal. The only significant event in system event log is a routine windows defender virus update - or that's what MS said it was😁. I've had no problem since that update - some may call that 'odd'.
Let's hope it sticks.
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Anonymous
2022-08-31T18:36:02+00:00 The same update installed here - no change - still a problem
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Anonymous
2022-08-31T18:26:43+00:00 KB5016688 installed two days ago. Thus far have been able to shut down without incidence.
What I have noticed is there has only been one update check prior to shutting down. Over the last few weeks, there were two update checks and others have noted this could also be a source of the issue.
Keeping fingers crossed if shut down process continues without hanging on the task host issue.
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Anonymous
2022-08-28T13:39:10+00:00 You are right! The problem did come back. What a stupid system...