Since last Windows Update "task host window is stopping background tasks windows 10" on 4 machines

Anonymous
2022-08-13T20:34:31+00:00

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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  1. Anonymous
    2022-09-03T07:25:55+00:00

    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.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-08-28T13:39:10+00:00

    You are right! The problem did come back. What a stupid system...

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-08-25T22:36:13+00:00

    unfortunately the troubleshooter for me did not yield any results, issue persists. I've opted to just let the computer sleep instead. Not a good workaround really. Microsoft probably will never address this and it will get resolved in another quarterly windows update just because the code itself changes.

    I've worked through a good selection of the tips short of a registry hack (hides the problem, doesn't solve it).

    Microsoft wil never acknowledge the problem, manufacturers don't, or they never be out of court defending consequential damage claims. One day the problem will disappear camouflaged as the MS equivalent of 'bug fixes' as much loved by app developers

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-08-25T16:49:08+00:00

    Hello altogether,
    I'm from Germany but I may be able to offer a solution that worked for me on 2 Windows 10 computers.
    Excuse me, if my workthrough doesn't exactly tanslate to your machines. My Windows 10 is a German version. ;-)
    Go to Settings -> Update & Security -> Troubleshooting -> Additional Troubleshooting.

    There go for the "Windows Update". Execute Troubleshooting there. You'll see it recognizes the problem and restarts the BITS service,
    After that was done, I could shut down both PC without any problems.
    I believe, I didn't even care to reboot first.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-08-23T02:00:40+00:00

    I am not sure that this problem (Task Host Window stopping shutdown) is after an update or installation on both my win10 desktop and laptop of Win365.

    It also seems to be affecting backup to OneDrive.

    Any help to find a solution much appreciated.

    Thanks, Peter

    This problem has arisen from time to time for a variety of reason over the years with suggestions on how to fix it. Search the forum for these suggestions

    Many people in this and other forums have reported this problem began immediately after the latest installation of this updates (KB5016616, KB5012170 & KB890830)

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