windows 7 problem not shutdown

Try a LiveCD, if it can shut down properly, then you know it's a software issue related to your primary OS and/or its drivers/configuration.

Laptops and desktops running Windows 7 are unable to shut down or restart, but some users discovered a temporary workaround to bypass the bug.

Open up RUN and type in MSCONFIG. Go to the services tab. Check “Hide all Microsoft services”. Remove all services. Apply and reboot.

Method 1: Start your computer with Clean Boot · Method 2: Close all open applications · Method 3: Disable the Clear Pagefile at Shutdown feature · Method 4: ...

FIX: Open task manager, right click explorer.exe then end process. Then click file, new task, type explorer in box, then hit okay. Now you ...

How to fix the issue · 1. Open the Run dialog by hitting the Windows+R combo, type gpedit. · 2. Go to Computer Settings > Windows Settings > ...

There's a bug that was discovered in 2020 that causes windows 7 to not shut down, try doing a system restore and restore your pc to the point before the issue ...

This issue could either be Software or Hardware related. Step 1: I would suggest you to boot into Safe Mode and check if you can shut down properly.

If you can't turnoff after the gpupdate then kill and rerun Explorer.exe. After the reboot PC seems to not lock the shutdown command anymore ...

Try opening command prompt in admin. Type MSCONFIG and hit enter. Click startup tab. Here you'll see a list of tasks getting started ...