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This app preventing you pc to shut down.

Anonymous
2013-10-22T20:36:44+00:00

hi im using windows 8.1(the same problem was with window 8 now i newly installed 8.1 after formatting 8) ,why does my laptop ask me to force close programs when loging off or shuting down, This usually happens when it has being on for long time (12 hours+) it will run really slow so i close any programs and log off and then i get the force close message. is this bad for my loptop and how can i help prevent this i want to look after it properly, Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

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  1. @CmdrKeene 90,616 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2013-10-23T20:01:04+00:00

    I think if it were me, my next step would be to disable any unnecessary startup items that run in the background.  To do that, press Ctrl-Shift-Escape to open the Task Manager, then go to the Startup tab and right-click any items there and choose "disable".  If you don't see the Startup tab, you might need to click "more details" first.

    Disabling these startup items will make your computer start faster, and can prevent problem programs from running that block your shutdown later.  It won't block you from using these programs on your own, they just won't start themselves automatically anymore.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-08-01T15:24:25+00:00

    no it also cant findit its running my battery down

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-10-13T12:09:32+00:00

    the app contain NO name, but generic icon only 

    what should i do now sir?

    When the app is without any name, it is probably a generic process or even a malware of sorts, I would review the virus protection if I saw something like that. Since Windows 8.1 have Windows Defender integrated, is it running and updating, while actively protecting your machine?

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  4. @CmdrKeene 90,616 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2013-10-22T23:41:25+00:00

    Does the message tell you which app is preventing the PC to shut down?

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  5. Anonymous
    2013-10-23T18:52:58+00:00

    the app contain NO name, but generic icon only 

    what should i do now sir?

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