{"id":20379,"date":"2024-01-04T18:03:52","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T12:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=20379"},"modified":"2024-01-04T18:03:52","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T12:33:52","slug":"this-app-is-preventing-windows-from-shutting-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/this-app-is-preventing-windows-from-shutting-down\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Fixes -This App Is Preventing Windows From Shutting Down"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isn\u2019t it frustrating when you are done for the day and want to log off your PC, but the error \u201cThis App Is Preventing Windows From Shutting Down\u201d pops up? Your mind is diverted toward the error, and you waste your time. Usually, the issue concerns a background process left unattended before shutting down the PC. If you have a running application that must be closed manually, you should close it on priority and then move to logging off.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it has been noticed that the error c<span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Closing 1 App and Shutting Down Error in Windows [Solved]&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">losing 1 app and shutting down <\/span>keeps appearing even when you have manually closed all the applications. Now, what would you do in that case? Well, some start ignoring the error and shutting down, irrespective of it. This is wrong as it might hamper your PC in different ways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you also face a similar problem, you should not worry about it, as there are several ways to eliminate the error. Read on to learn more about ways that will help you fix the error.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">What Causes This App Is Preventing Windows From Shutting Down Error on Windows?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The core reason behind this issue is that an application or progress is left unattended before shutting down the PC. However, system errors may be the reason when the error appears out of nowhere. Some of the common factors that impact the shutdown process are listed below &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corrupt Windows\/System Files<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pending Updates\/ Downloads in the Background<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PC Optimization Error<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the error is pretty specific, you may not find major issues that cause the error. It should be clear that the background processes must be cleared if you plan to fix the issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, keep in mind that sometimes the startup configuration issues also play a role in the appearance of this error. Hence, the best thing to do is carefully try all the methods given in the next section.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ways to Fix \u201cThis App Is Preventing Windows From Shutting Down\u201d Error<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing you should try is restarting your PC. Hold the power button for 10 seconds to reset the system power if the app prevents shutdown, which also appears in the restart. This way, when your PC turns ON, all your prior processes are killed, and you have a simple boot. Again, try to shut down the PC, and the error should not appear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if it does occur, do not worry; we have some serious fixes you should try.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 1 &#8211; Check System Files With SFC Command<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing you should check is the system files on your PC. If your PC has corrupt system files, it may act up and resist multiple system processes, including the shutdown.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Go to the start menu and look up the Command Prompt.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; Open the Command Prompt as administrator.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15054\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Run-as-Administrator-in-command-prompt.png\" alt=\"Command Prompt_Admin\" width=\"964\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"(max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; In the Command Prompt windows, use the command SFC\/scannow.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4 &#8211; Let the process run to check your PC for corrupt system files.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5 &#8211; After the process finishes, the results will be shown. Try restarting your PC, and it should work fine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 2 &#8211; Use the Task Manager to Stop Background Processes<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If multiple applications on your PC run in the background, you should use the Task Manager to check and manually stop the processes running in the background.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open the Task Manager on your PC.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10647\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/11\/task-manager-current-task.jpg\" alt=\"task manager current task\" width=\"951\" height=\"728\" sizes=\"(max-width: 951px) 100vw, 951px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; In the task manager, check the running processes and close them by selecting them and using the End Task button.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14138\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/click-on-end-task.png\" alt=\"click on end task\" width=\"312\" height=\"62\" sizes=\"(max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; After you have finished closing the application, try shutting down the PC; it should not give you the error again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read Also:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/tls-is-not-showing-in-registry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TLS is Not Showing in the Registry \u2013 Here\u2019s What to Do<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 3 &#8211; Disable Fast Startup on Your PC<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though it is a feature that keeps your PC active for usage, it does not allow you to shut down the system. That is because it moves your PC to hibernation so that it boots up quicker, resisting shutdown.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Press Win+R to open the run search<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; in the run search, use the command powercfg.cpl and hit enter<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16392\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/type-command-powercfg.jpg\" alt=\"type command powercfg\" width=\"450\" height=\"265\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>.<br \/>\n<\/span>Step 3 &#8211; In the Opened settings, choose the Choose what the power button does option from the left panel.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14018\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Click-on-choose-what-the-power-button-1.png\" alt=\"Click on choose what the power button\" width=\"256\" height=\"326\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/>Step 4 &#8211; In the opened Window, click on Change the settings that are currently unavailable. This will enable access to Fast boot settings.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20382\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Change-the-settings-that-are-currently-unavailable.png\" alt=\"Change the settings that are currently unavailable\" width=\"864\" height=\"620\" sizes=\"(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5 &#8211; Disable the Turn on fast startup by unchecking the feature.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6 &#8211; Save the changes and exit the settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pro-Fix &#8211; Use the Advanced System Optimizer for Scanning PC Issues<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you cannot identify the issues on your PC and the error the app is preventing Windows from shutting down keeps appearing, we recommend you use the Advanced System Optimizer to identify and fix hidden issues on your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tool scans all the aspects of your PC, including your hard drives, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/what-is-registry-cleaner-and-fix-registry-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">registries<\/a>, and system files, so there are no unchecked regions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best part is that it is super easy to use. All you have to do is &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Download and install the tool using the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"download_buttons_section\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;display:none;\" class=\"downloadnow-btn-show os-windows\" data-eventsource=\"DownloadNow_post_button\"><a data-param=\"systweakblog,wp_json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20379,pos-1,\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/download-product\/aso\/w\/20379\/1\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'this-app-is-preventing-windows-from-shutting-down', 'event_category':'windows-1' });\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-button-shortcode-new\/images\/window_btn.png\" alt=\"download\" width=\"250\" height=\"65\"><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; Run the app and use the Start Smart PC Care button to start the scan.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18269\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Advanced-System-Optimizer.jpg\" alt=\"Advanced System Optimizer\" width=\"1073\" height=\"796\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1073px) 100vw, 1073px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; Let the Scan run, showing all the shortcomings on your PC.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4 &#8211; After the scan, Click the Optimize button and let the process run until it is over. This will automatically resolve all the issues on your PC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other than these fixes, you should also check that there are no pending updates for your PC. If there are, make sure you download and install them so that it finishes background downloads and allows your PC to restart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try all of them, and you should be good. Hope this post helps you resolve the error. If you face any issues following the steps, drop us a line in the comments, and we will help you. That is all for this one, good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended :\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/fix-google-chrome-is-waiting-for-cache-issue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fix \u201cGoogle Chrome Is Waiting for Cache\u201d Issue {Windows 10}<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Isn\u2019t it frustrating when you are done for the day and want to log off your PC, but the error \u201cThis App Is Preventing Windows From Shutting Down\u201d pops up? Your mind is diverted toward the error, and you waste your time. 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