Windows 10: Task Host Window is Stopping Background Tasks, can't shut down or restart

Discus and support Task Host Window is Stopping Background Tasks, can't shut down or restart in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; This message shows up whenever I try to shut down or restart, every troubleshooter seems to tell me that there's a pending update that needs me to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by SimonBarton1, Jul 3, 2023.

  1. SIMONBARTON1
    SimonBarton1 Win User

    Task Host Window is Stopping Background Tasks, can't shut down or restart


    This message shows up whenever I try to shut down or restart, every troubleshooter seems to tell me that there's a pending update that needs me to restart, I can't restart because it tells me the Task Host Window is preventing my computer from shutting down. I ran the sfc and dism tools, I've needed to do that before so I have a batch file on my desktop for it, and that shows that it did something but that the next step is to restart. Is it safe to click "restart anyway"?

    :)
     
    SimonBarton1, Jul 3, 2023
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  2. JEREMYCOUNTINGS
    JeremyCountings Win User

    Task Host Window is Stopping Background Tasks

    is the problem now fixed?

    "Task Host Window is Stopping Background Tasks" usually shows whenever you try to shut down or restart your computer with a background app still running, however, there is another button to "Shutdown anyway" please try to select the "shutdown anyway" and see
    if your start button and windows explorer are still not working after restart.
     
    JeremyCountings, Jul 3, 2023
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  3. GREG CARMACK - WINDOWS MVP 2010-2020 (RETIRED)
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-2020 (retired) Win User
    Can't Shut Down Windows 10 because Task Host is stopping background tasks

    Hi Lexi. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

    Try these fixes for the error:

    https://www.technewstoday.com/task-host-is-stop...

    https://thegeekpage.com/fix-task-host-is-stoppi...

    https://www.thewindowsclub.com/task-host-stoppi...

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    Report back results for each step so I know what else to suggest.

    Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-2020 (retired), Jul 3, 2023
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  4. ANON7861
    Anon7861 Win User

    Task Host Window is Stopping Background Tasks, can't shut down or restart

    Task Host is stopping background tasks : message at shut down

    Why is it, at shutdown, the following message is displayed:

    "Task Host is stopping background tasks"

    Then when I click on "Shut down anyway" only then that my PC shuts down. Is there any way to stop this happening?
     
    Anon7861, Jul 3, 2023
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