The PC takes a long time to turn off. The computer takes a long time to turn off. Program response time

Shutting down your computer for a long time does not fall into the category of emergency problems. This usually happens very rarely when the user forgets to disable a running application. In other cases, this can happen regularly and then such a malfunction begins to greatly interfere with work. In the “natural” state, a Windows computer turns off in no more than thirty seconds, and if it takes you longer, then it’s time to check the device.

Reasons for taking a long time to complete a PC shutdown

Before you start looking for the cause in the registry and other system folders, remember your last actions on the computer. It is possible that the installation of new software or drivers could cause the “disease”. This can also happen in cases where owners of personal computers upgrade their machines and install new components. Most often, such malfunctions are the result of an emergency or incorrect shutdown of the PC. All this can cause an internal conflict to arise in the operation of the system, and its elimination will take some time.

Disconnecting the computer from the power supply while it is running or long pressing the power button on the system unit are also types of emergency shutdown of the device.

Malicious software can also cause such troubles. Typically, applications of this kind are loaded into the computer's RAM, consume it for their needs, and do not really want to be unloaded from there. Thus, they block the procedure of turning off the device.

Remember that viruses can penetrate regular applications that you previously used without problems. In this case, they usually begin to work incorrectly and cause a conflict not only with other installed programs. But also system components of the operating system.

The cause of the malfunction may be the installation of system drivers. Updating system data and installing updated, latest versions of drivers for system components does not always end well due to the fact that the developers themselves can make mistakes. A very clear example of this was related to Windows Defender, which caused significant harm to many users. Developers quickly identify errors and fix them, but in any case, installing an updated version of a software product can already have a negative impact on your personal device. There may be several other problems associated with drivers: when copying installation files, failures and errors may occur, the user may specify incorrect parameters, etc. As a result, one or more of these problems may lead to conflicts within the system itself.

Conflicts can occur when the user wants to turn off the computer, but some active application remains on it. In some cases, developers, when creating their own software products, add to them by blocking forced termination. As a result, when a person turns off the PC, he does not receive a notification to close the program in forced mode and the computer continues to work. Most often, this happens when some conscious action is required from the user in a running application, for example, a notification appears about saving various changes.

A frozen program has the status “Not responding”

It is not uncommon that the problem may be frozen programs. Although the status of such programs is displayed as “Not responding,” the system still recognizes them as active. In such cases, the device will also not turn off until the computer owner himself disables the frozen program.

Lack of free space on your hard drive can also lead to similar consequences. The Windows 7 operating system uses the found available space on the hard drive to store intermediate files there, which are subsequently used during interaction between the user and the PC. If the amount of free space is minimal, then the system will have to access this space much more often to save and replace files there, which also affects the performance of the device.

The page file represents the device's virtual memory. The “closest” analogue is operational. Here, just as in the case of RAM, certain data is stored, and besides, it is regularly updated when the device is turned off. Incorrect user settings, small size or even damage to this file can significantly reduce the speed of computer shutdown.

A small or incorrectly configured page file can cause PC problems

The operating system you are using can itself cause your computer to shut down for a long time. While the user is working with the computer, various information about errors, settings and other manipulations is stored in separate system files. Thus, multiple errors, installation and removal of programs damaging important files cause slow shutdown of the personal computer.

Troubleshooting

To begin with, it is advisable to use simple “treatment” methods that do not require any significant intervention in the system.

Close unnecessary processes and applications

The reason why your computer shuts down slowly may be because some application or program on the device remains active. You can do everything manually, just look at the bottom panel where the Start menu is located, see the running programs and click on the cross in the corner. If your device still does not want to turn off, this means that some application is unstable. In such a situation, the “Task Manager” will help:

If here you see the inscription: “Not responding,” then select it and click on the “Cancel task” button and confirm the operation.

Rolling back recent changes

A personal computer, or more precisely, the operating system itself, during significant changes, creates so-called restore points. Users can use them to return the computer to its previous working state before the changes were made. Typically, a point is created: when installing or updating drivers, when making changes to system files and folders. Also, a recovery point can be created by the user himself. In our case, it can help us roll back to a time when there were no problems with turning off the PC. To do this you should:

Immediately after completing the procedure, your system will be returned to the same state as it was during the period you specified.

Removing malware

Surely you have an antivirus installed on your personal computer. It is necessary to protect your computer from threats that can be picked up while surfing the web. Use an antivirus and check your computer for viruses, Trojans and other malicious applications. You can do this in the following way:

Remember that sometimes malware can even infect your antivirus. In such cases, it turns out to be useless, then you should use anti-virus applications installed on removable media.

If your computer still shuts down for a long time even after you have completely cleaned your PC of viruses, this may be due to damage to the healed files. Reinstalling programs where malicious code was found will help here.

Working with the system registry

The time that is given to a frozen program to respond to the system is determined by special parameters in the system registry. This way, users can reduce the amount of time it takes for the program to respond and create an “automatic” shutdown. As a result of the changes, even if some frozen process or program is detected, and you are about to shut down the device, the system will quickly remove the application and the PC will be turned off. All manipulations are carried out in the system registry, to run which you need to:

In our case, we will need to make changes to three files at once, these are: HungAppTimeout, WaitToKillServiceTimeout, AutoEndTasks. The first file is responsible for identifying the frozen program by the system. The measurement takes place in milliseconds. After the specified amount has expired, the device will understand that the application has frozen. The second file is responsible for the time delay before shutting down a frozen application. The third one gives permission to disconnect. The optimal parameters in our case will be as follows:

Restart your computer and the changes will take effect.

Shortcut for application crashes

This is a very convenient way to fix the problem with the delay in shutting down your computer. All you need to do is create a regular document on your desktop, which contains a unique command that can stop frozen windows and applications. To do this you will need:

A new shortcut will appear on the desktop, after clicking on which all frozen programs that are not responding to you will end.

USB Hub Power Management (For Laptops)

Laptops have an additional feature that allows them to significantly save energy consumption and control battery consumption for efficient operation of the device. Often this function is unstable and causes problems associated with slow shutdown of the device. The user needs to decide what is more important to him - the battery life of the laptop or the speed of completion of work. If the second is a priority, then we can begin to manipulate, because in this case, in order to speed up the shutdown of the device, we will have to sacrifice the battery capacity. To do this you will need:

If you have additional root hubs, you will need to repeat the same procedure for them.

How cleaning your computer can help you shut down faster

When working with a computer, a lot of different information accumulates on it. Data about used applications and programs, deleted ones, installed ones, and much more is saved here. Often, files may remain after uninstalling programs, so it is recommended to regularly use additional cleaning programs. For example, you can use the DriveCleanUp or CCleaner utility. Let's look at the principle of operation using the example of the second application:

Regularly monitor the free space on your hard drive. If it becomes very low, then remove unnecessary applications and programs, otherwise you are greatly risking the performance of your PC.

Remember that for optimal computer operation there must be at least seven gigabytes of free space on the hard drive - the minimum required for the effective operation of the OS.

In addition to cleaning the hard drive from old files and unnecessary programs, it is recommended to regularly do the same with the system unit. Accumulated dust negatively affects the operation of system components, including errors, freezes, and unstable operation. Therefore, clean the components from dust from time to time.

Working with virtual memory

When a personal computer is turned off, it accesses the paging file and clears it of garbage accumulated during operation. Naturally, this procedure affects the shutdown speed of the PC, so it can be disabled. You will need:

“Undoing changes in progress, do not turn off the computer”, but the computer cannot be turned off, what should I do?

This type of malfunction is caused by the use of a pirated copy of the operating system or regular incorrect shutdown of the personal computer. You can get rid of it if you use “Safe Mode”. To do this you will need:

The next thing you have to do is uninstall the latest system updates. This can be done in the C:/windows/SoftwareDistribution/Download directory. Change the display by date and remove the most recent files. Save the changes and restart your personal computer.

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If you encounter a similar problem and your computer does not turn off for a long time after clicking “Shut down,” then use one of the above methods. They will help you get rid of the problem effectively and quickly.

This may mean that some programs or devices are unable to shut down.

Check if there are any safe disconnect devices left in the USB inputs.

Check - START, control panel, performance counters, in the sidebar, click the "additional tools" link, - under "performance issues" there is a program that is interfering with the normal operation of the system.

Check the notification area to see if there are any program icons from devices, especially a USB camera configured to track motion, that are interfering with the shutdown.

Before shutting down, unplug any USB devices that should be safely removed and open the program icon menu in the notification area that is interfering with shutdown and exit them first.

This behavior can also occur due to conflicting programs that you have installed on your computer.

Log into the system in safe mode and either restore the system to a point when there were no problems, or, by uninstalling the programs that caused this problem, check the integrity of the system files:

Use System File Checker to troubleshoot missing or corrupt Windows Vista or Windows 7 system files

This article describes how to use the System File Checker (SFC.exe) to troubleshoot missing or corrupt Windows Vista or Windows 7 system files.

If the Windows Resource Protection (WRP) file is missing or damaged, Windows may not function properly. For example, some Windows features may not work, or Windows may crash. System File Checker (SFC.exe) searches for missing or damaged system files and repairs them.

(step-by-step instructions, with screenshots, in the link)

Check the system for infection:

What is Windows Defender Offline?

Sometimes malware and other unwanted programs, including rootkits, try to install themselves on your computer. This may happen when you are connected to the Internet or when installing some programs from a CD, DVD, or other media. On your computer, this software may start immediately or unexpectedly. Offline Defender can help you remove hard-to-find malware and unwanted software by using definitions that recognize threats. Definitions are files that are an encyclopedia of potential software threats. Because new threats emerge every day, Offline Defender must keep up to date with the latest definitions. Definition files enable Defender Offline to identify malware and unwanted software and notify you of risks.

To use Offline Defender, you need to follow the four basic steps below.

After checking, be sure to use the system file integrity checker from step 2.

If you used optimizer programs downloaded from the Internet, optimizing and cleaning the system, then only restoring to factory settings will help you, if all of the above did not help you.

If there is neither a hidden partition nor a Recovery disk, then contact the laptop manufacturer’s service center to restore the system to factory settings, and do not forget to conduct hardware diagnostics of the laptop, as this may be the problem.

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Answers:

G. Balakhchi:
The machine measures time in ms = 1/1000s (remember a millimeter), so 20000 is 20 seconds. Thus, a normal machine with normal Windows turns off in 30-60 seconds. Note this time; if it is much longer, then most likely the machine is infected with viruses - it is when the machine is turned off that viruses are regenerated. There may be another reason: the power management system does not work well - this happens if you do not install the mat drivers after installing Windows. fees.

Anton:
It might be worth clearing the page file. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Session Manager\\Memory Management ClearPageFileAtShutdown and set the DWORD value to 0 (none).

AndroidID:
This is done quite simply. As always, you need to fix the system registry key - WaitToKillServiceTimeout, where a time delay is set for closing all running services. This key is located in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SYSTEM/CurrentControlSet/Control section. The default value is 20000. On some systems this value is 2000, which is equivalent to 20 seconds. To reduce the completion time, you need to reduce this value, for example to 100, which is equivalent to 1 second. However, before decreasing the value, it is necessary to understand what happens during closure. According to professionals, a significant decrease in the value of this key will not allow the system to correctly shut down running services, which may affect boot stability. During shutdown, the system notifies all services and gives each service time to shut down gracefully. After this time, the system destroys the service. However, some service settings may not be saved. Now that you are familiar with these features, you must decide for yourself whether to reduce the delay time or leave everything unchanged. Among those who have already completed this setup, the majority express the opinion that there are no failures and the system remains stable, however, there are those who decided not to take risks and proposed the following solution to reduce the shutdown time. Firstly, if in your case decreasing the value to 100 makes the system unstable, it is recommended to try increasing this value until the system is completely stable. Secondly, you can go the other way and disable unused services. This will not only reduce shutdown time, but will also save system resources, including system memory.

Markus mak-frank:
If the operating system has been installed for more than six months and the computer has been actively used (programs, devices, etc. have been installed and uninstalled), then a long shutdown indicates a “swollen and littered” registry and extensive defragmentation of system files. Two decent programs will help you tidy up your registry - RegCleaner or RegSupreme. And defragmentation must be performed using the PerfectDisk 7.0 program.

Soyuz_Appolo:
Download and install UPHclean. Search in Yandex, it seems there was a link to a Russian site offering a free version (similar to Microsofta) in zip format.

Dim0n:
By the way, changing the value in the registry did not help me personally. The car still shut down for a very long time. I had this happen once. I have 2 WindowsXp SP1. For some reason, one of them shuts down the computer quickly (which is the corporate version), and the second one stalls for about 20 seconds, naked, without installed drivers and programs.

Shon:
There is an easier way - turn off the computer with the Power button (provided it is ATX).

Yuri:
I don’t remember where, but this issue was described in detail, and according to the author, the UPHClean utility solves this problem.

Under normal conditions, the Windows 7 system shuts down in about half a minute; this is not a particularly long procedure. If the process takes a long time, to the point where the computer has to be stopped by unplugging the power cord, this does not have a good effect on the device and can lead to serious problems.

PC shutdown does not work correctly

Some users turn off the computer not through the Start menu, but simply by pressing the power button. Firstly, after such an action, the system crashes and because of this, errors in the software may occur. Secondly, if you shut down work in this way on a laptop, then perhaps it will not turn off completely, but will go into sleep mode or hibernation.

Turning off via the power button should only be used in the most extreme cases, when no other option can be used.

Viruses as a reason for long shutdown times

Viruses can become a source of many problems, including complete system failure. When the device is turned off, the malware takes a long time to free up memory, resulting in a component conflict.

If you do not use an antivirus, often download documents from unverified sources, view dubious files, or have to use other people's drives, then the problem is probably malware.

Download the antivirus only from the official website of the developer

You need to download an anti-spyware defender and scan the system. You can use a free antivirus if you don't want to spend money. This could be Avira or Doctor Web, and many developers also provide a free trial period for using protection - Kaspersky, NOD 32, Norton and others.

Software problems prevent the process from completing

When installing updates for Windows, drivers or programs, new components may not install correctly, resulting in errors. In this case, it is better to undo the last changes.

In this article we will look at the main reasons and solutions for prolonged computer shutdowns. Quite often, computer users encounter such a problem as unloading the operating system for too long. This situation can cause quite a bit of trouble, since there is not always time to wait for the PC to shut down. So why does the computer take so long to turn off?

Causes and solutions for prolonged computer shutdowns

Reason #1:

Most often, the root of the problem lies in too many programs running simultaneously. In this case, the computer requires a significant amount of time to complete all processes, save data and shut down safely. By the way, this reason also affects the loading speed of the operating system, so by eliminating it, you can get rid of two troubles at once and significantly speed up turning on/off your computer. The whole point is that when installing a program on a computer, it is most often configured by default to load along with loading the operating system. Such programs include antiviruses, various types of communication programs (Skype, ICQ, MailRu agent and others), system monitoring software, etc.

The solution process is quite simple. All that needs to be done is all unnecessary. This can be done either using special utilities or using Windows tools. For XP and Seven, select the Start menu item "Run", then enter in the window that appears msconfig and press enter. A window will open System Configurations in which you will need a tab.

Uncheck all unnecessary programs and save the changes.

Reason #2:

The second reason for a long computer shutdown may be clogged registry. The fact is that even after removing a program on a PC, some data remains from it. Over time, there are so many of them that the system begins to slow down both when the device is turned off and when it is running.

A utility called CCleaner will help you (. It is quite convenient and easy to use. All you need to do is click on the tab "Registry" and then on the button "Search for problems".

The program will carry out the necessary operations and offer you to fix the problems.

Reason #3:

Another common problem is that a program or service freezes when the computer tries to stop its process. By default, the system waits for closure for twenty seconds and then forcibly terminates the hung process. Thus, turning off the computer, as you understand, is somewhat delayed.

You can cope with this nuisance by reducing the time the system spends waiting for running services to close. To do this, select Start -> Run. In the window that appears, enter the following phrase "regedit" just without quotes and click OK. The Registry Editor will open.