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"WMS Idle" preventing computer shutdown- fix it

Anonymous
2010-03-21T23:51:08+00:00

Since yesterday, when I try to turn off my pc, a "program not responding" window appears, saying "WMS Idle" is not responding.  This program isn't listed in my Control Panel and I have no idea what it is or how to fix it.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-03-22T01:05:45+00:00

    Do you have Nero 7 installed? Try disabling the Nero Scout Service.  Go to Start->Programs->Nero->Tools->Nero Scout, and uncheck "Enable Nero Scout".

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-05-06T15:56:22+00:00

    Do you have Nero 7 installed? Try disabling the Nero Scout Service.  Go to Start->Programs->Nero->Tools->Nero Scout, and uncheck "Enable Nero Scout".

    Thanks for the suggestion. I remove the Nero7 completely to get rid of this nagging problem.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-05-06T23:54:05+00:00

    Here is some more information (from a Google search) that may help:

    http://www.troublefixers.com/end-program-wms-idle-message-on-windows-shutdown/

    Lots of similar results implicating the Nero Scout Service, so maybe you can keep your older Nero 7.

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