Task Host Window Prevents Windows Shutdown
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Since a few days, Windows won't shut down anymore, instead, a message appears which says that "Task Host Window" is preventing shutdown.
And after a while, this message disappears and Windows gets back to normal instead of shutting down.
How can I fix this, without me having to click each time manually on "Shutdown anyway"?
windows-10 shutdown
edited Aug 17 '17 at 15:23
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Since a few days, Windows won't shut down anymore, instead, a message appears which says that "Task Host Window" is preventing shutdown.
And after a while, this message disappears and Windows gets back to normal instead of shutting down.
How can I fix this, without me having to click each time manually on "Shutdown anyway"?
windows-10 shutdown
edited Aug 17 '17 at 15:23
magicandre1981
80.8k20123200
asked Aug 17 '17 at 15:14
Simon Ferndriger
141116
disable the task RegisterUserDevice in task scheduler under MicrosoftWindowsDeviceDirectoryClient and look if windows still works.
– magicandre1981
Aug 17 '17 at 15:38
Have you tried these options.
– vembutech
Aug 17 '17 at 16:48
@magicandre1981 "Look if Windows still works"? Sounds not ver promising to me!
– Simon Ferndriger
Aug 18 '17 at 9:41
@vembutech Method 3 worked, thanks. If you post this as an answer, I can officially tag it.
– Simon Ferndriger
Aug 18 '17 at 9:48
Ms no longer documents what all those tasks do, so do some trial error. this task invokes the DeviceDirectoryClient.dll but I have no idea what this dll does.
– magicandre1981
Aug 18 '17 at 15:24
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up vote
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up vote
6
down vote
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Since a few days, Windows won't shut down anymore, instead, a message appears which says that "Task Host Window" is preventing shutdown.
And after a while, this message disappears and Windows gets back to normal instead of shutting down.
How can I fix this, without me having to click each time manually on "Shutdown anyway"?
windows-10 shutdown
edited Aug 17 '17 at 15:23
magicandre1981
80.8k20123200
asked Aug 17 '17 at 15:14
Simon Ferndriger
141116
Since a few days, Windows won't shut down anymore, instead, a message appears which says that "Task Host Window" is preventing shutdown.
And after a while, this message disappears and Windows gets back to normal instead of shutting down.
How can I fix this, without me having to click each time manually on "Shutdown anyway"?
windows-10 shutdown
windows-10 shutdown
edited Aug 17 '17 at 15:23
magicandre1981
80.8k20123200
asked Aug 17 '17 at 15:14
Simon Ferndriger
141116
edited Aug 17 '17 at 15:23
magicandre1981
80.8k20123200
asked Aug 17 '17 at 15:14
Simon Ferndriger
141116
edited Aug 17 '17 at 15:23
magicandre1981
80.8k20123200
edited Aug 17 '17 at 15:23
magicandre1981
80.8k20123200
edited Aug 17 '17 at 15:23
magicandre1981
80.8k20123200
80.8k20123200
asked Aug 17 '17 at 15:14
Simon Ferndriger
141116
asked Aug 17 '17 at 15:14
Simon Ferndriger
141116
asked Aug 17 '17 at 15:14
Simon Ferndriger
141116
141116
disable the task RegisterUserDevice in task scheduler under MicrosoftWindowsDeviceDirectoryClient and look if windows still works.
– magicandre1981
Aug 17 '17 at 15:38
Have you tried these options.
– vembutech
Aug 17 '17 at 16:48
@magicandre1981 "Look if Windows still works"? Sounds not ver promising to me!
– Simon Ferndriger
Aug 18 '17 at 9:41
@vembutech Method 3 worked, thanks. If you post this as an answer, I can officially tag it.
– Simon Ferndriger
Aug 18 '17 at 9:48
Ms no longer documents what all those tasks do, so do some trial error. this task invokes the DeviceDirectoryClient.dll but I have no idea what this dll does.
– magicandre1981
Aug 18 '17 at 15:24
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disable the task RegisterUserDevice in task scheduler under MicrosoftWindowsDeviceDirectoryClient and look if windows still works.
– magicandre1981
Aug 17 '17 at 15:38
Have you tried these options.
– vembutech
Aug 17 '17 at 16:48
@magicandre1981 "Look if Windows still works"? Sounds not ver promising to me!
– Simon Ferndriger
Aug 18 '17 at 9:41
@vembutech Method 3 worked, thanks. If you post this as an answer, I can officially tag it.
– Simon Ferndriger
Aug 18 '17 at 9:48
Ms no longer documents what all those tasks do, so do some trial error. this task invokes the DeviceDirectoryClient.dll but I have no idea what this dll does.
– magicandre1981
Aug 18 '17 at 15:24
disable the task RegisterUserDevice in task scheduler under MicrosoftWindowsDeviceDirectoryClient and look if windows still works.
– magicandre1981
Aug 17 '17 at 15:38
disable the task RegisterUserDevice in task scheduler under MicrosoftWindowsDeviceDirectoryClient and look if windows still works.
– magicandre1981
Aug 17 '17 at 15:38
Have you tried these options.
– vembutech
Aug 17 '17 at 16:48
Have you tried these options.
– vembutech
Aug 17 '17 at 16:48
@magicandre1981 "Look if Windows still works"? Sounds not ver promising to me!
– Simon Ferndriger
Aug 18 '17 at 9:41
@magicandre1981 "Look if Windows still works"? Sounds not ver promising to me!
– Simon Ferndriger
Aug 18 '17 at 9:41
@vembutech Method 3 worked, thanks. If you post this as an answer, I can officially tag it.
– Simon Ferndriger
Aug 18 '17 at 9:48
@vembutech Method 3 worked, thanks. If you post this as an answer, I can officially tag it.
– Simon Ferndriger
Aug 18 '17 at 9:48
Ms no longer documents what all those tasks do, so do some trial error. this task invokes the DeviceDirectoryClient.dll but I have no idea what this dll does.
– magicandre1981
Aug 18 '17 at 15:24
Ms no longer documents what all those tasks do, so do some trial error. this task invokes the DeviceDirectoryClient.dll but I have no idea what this dll does.
– magicandre1981
Aug 18 '17 at 15:24
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Edit WaitToKillServiceTimeout via Registry Editor
WaitToKillServiceTimeout determines how long the system waits for services to stop after notifying the service that the system is shutting down. This entry is used only when the user issues a shut-down command by clicking the Shut Down
Hold the Windows Key and Press R. Type regedit and Click OK. Navigate to the following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> SYSTEM -> CurrentControlSet -> Control
In the Right Pane double click WaitToKillServiceTimeout and change value to 2000, Click OK. By default, the value is 12000.
Now navigate to the following path:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER -> Control Panel -> Desktop.
With Desktop highlighted in the left pane, right click in the blank space in right pane and choose New > String Value. Name the String Value WaitToKillServiceTimeout.
Now Right click on WaitToKillServiceTimeout and click Modify. Under Value data, type 2000 and click OK.
Exit out of Registry Editor and reboot. Then test to see if the issue is resolved.
This URL may expire or deleted so, I have pasted here the answer.
answered Aug 18 '17 at 9:54
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This problem is related with the new Fast Startup (also name as Hybrid Shutdown) feature introduced in Windows 10. If you are facing Shutdown or Reboot problems in Windows 10, you can get rid of it by disabling this new Fast Startup/Hybrid Shutdown feature and doing a complete shutdown.
- Press Windows Key + R then type powercfg.cpl to open Power Options window.
- Click on the “Choose what the power buttons do” link
- Find “Turn on fast startup (recommended)” option given in Shutdown settings section. Uncheck the checkbox to disable the option. Click “Save Changes” button.
- Restart your system.
Read more: https://windows10freeapps.com/task-host-window-prevents-shut-down-windows-10/
answered Sep 2 '17 at 15:34
LinhLz
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I can confirm that turning this feature, and my PC, off and on again, allows me to successfully turn my PC off and on again.
– IMSoP
May 9 at 22:44
unfortunately it appears microsoft removed that specific setting from that window, and I was unable to locate where they placed it instead.
– Tuncay Göncüoğlu
Jul 6 at 15:10
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The same message appeared every time I shut down Windows 10. But now the problem has been solved. I ran Windows Defender Offline. Thereafter the message did not appear at all and the System shuts down smoothly and quickly.
Settings --> Update and Security --> Windows Defender --> Open Windows Defender Security Center --> Virus and Threat protection --> Advanced Scan --> Windows Defender Offline Scan --> Scan now.
Reply
answered Jan 15 at 16:22
Kannan Iyyengar
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I had this problem too. Settings --> Update and Security --> Windows Defender --> Open Windows Defender Security Center --> Virus and Threat protection --> Advanced Scan --> Windows Defender Offline Scan --> Scan now.
Same as Kannan worked fine for me.
After looking Microsoft website for some time, it seems this is linked with a step getting stuck during fast reboot process. Running windows defender or putting off fast reboot is just cleaning the task list. You should theoretically be able to re-activate fast boot after you have done a reboot without it.
answered Feb 21 at 8:26
Laurent Berti
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You all might think I am totally nuts ... but ... I have been scouring the net looking for a reliable solution to this problem ... today I had to do a reinstall of Microsoft Office ... since doing so ... the msg regarding host task window doesn't appear and Start Button etc is working as normal ... This may have been a fluke ... but ... has worked for me ... hope it works for you too
answered Feb 14 at 6:20
Jacqui
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5 Answers
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5 Answers
5
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oldest
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active
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active
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up vote
2
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accepted
Edit WaitToKillServiceTimeout via Registry Editor
WaitToKillServiceTimeout determines how long the system waits for services to stop after notifying the service that the system is shutting down. This entry is used only when the user issues a shut-down command by clicking the Shut Down
Hold the Windows Key and Press R. Type regedit and Click OK. Navigate to the following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> SYSTEM -> CurrentControlSet -> Control
In the Right Pane double click WaitToKillServiceTimeout and change value to 2000, Click OK. By default, the value is 12000.
Now navigate to the following path:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER -> Control Panel -> Desktop.
With Desktop highlighted in the left pane, right click in the blank space in right pane and choose New > String Value. Name the String Value WaitToKillServiceTimeout.
Now Right click on WaitToKillServiceTimeout and click Modify. Under Value data, type 2000 and click OK.
Exit out of Registry Editor and reboot. Then test to see if the issue is resolved.
This URL may expire or deleted so, I have pasted here the answer.
answered Aug 18 '17 at 9:54
vembutech
5,33811317
add a comment |
up vote
2
down vote
accepted
Edit WaitToKillServiceTimeout via Registry Editor
WaitToKillServiceTimeout determines how long the system waits for services to stop after notifying the service that the system is shutting down. This entry is used only when the user issues a shut-down command by clicking the Shut Down
Hold the Windows Key and Press R. Type regedit and Click OK. Navigate to the following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> SYSTEM -> CurrentControlSet -> Control
In the Right Pane double click WaitToKillServiceTimeout and change value to 2000, Click OK. By default, the value is 12000.
Now navigate to the following path:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER -> Control Panel -> Desktop.
With Desktop highlighted in the left pane, right click in the blank space in right pane and choose New > String Value. Name the String Value WaitToKillServiceTimeout.
Now Right click on WaitToKillServiceTimeout and click Modify. Under Value data, type 2000 and click OK.
Exit out of Registry Editor and reboot. Then test to see if the issue is resolved.
This URL may expire or deleted so, I have pasted here the answer.
answered Aug 18 '17 at 9:54
vembutech
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add a comment |
up vote
2
down vote
accepted
up vote
2
down vote
accepted
Edit WaitToKillServiceTimeout via Registry Editor
WaitToKillServiceTimeout determines how long the system waits for services to stop after notifying the service that the system is shutting down. This entry is used only when the user issues a shut-down command by clicking the Shut Down
Hold the Windows Key and Press R. Type regedit and Click OK. Navigate to the following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> SYSTEM -> CurrentControlSet -> Control
In the Right Pane double click WaitToKillServiceTimeout and change value to 2000, Click OK. By default, the value is 12000.
Now navigate to the following path:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER -> Control Panel -> Desktop.
With Desktop highlighted in the left pane, right click in the blank space in right pane and choose New > String Value. Name the String Value WaitToKillServiceTimeout.
Now Right click on WaitToKillServiceTimeout and click Modify. Under Value data, type 2000 and click OK.
Exit out of Registry Editor and reboot. Then test to see if the issue is resolved.
This URL may expire or deleted so, I have pasted here the answer.
answered Aug 18 '17 at 9:54
vembutech
5,33811317
Edit WaitToKillServiceTimeout via Registry Editor
WaitToKillServiceTimeout determines how long the system waits for services to stop after notifying the service that the system is shutting down. This entry is used only when the user issues a shut-down command by clicking the Shut Down
Hold the Windows Key and Press R. Type regedit and Click OK. Navigate to the following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> SYSTEM -> CurrentControlSet -> Control
In the Right Pane double click WaitToKillServiceTimeout and change value to 2000, Click OK. By default, the value is 12000.
Now navigate to the following path:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER -> Control Panel -> Desktop.
With Desktop highlighted in the left pane, right click in the blank space in right pane and choose New > String Value. Name the String Value WaitToKillServiceTimeout.
Now Right click on WaitToKillServiceTimeout and click Modify. Under Value data, type 2000 and click OK.
Exit out of Registry Editor and reboot. Then test to see if the issue is resolved.
This URL may expire or deleted so, I have pasted here the answer.
answered Aug 18 '17 at 9:54
vembutech
5,33811317
answered Aug 18 '17 at 9:54
vembutech
5,33811317
answered Aug 18 '17 at 9:54
vembutech
5,33811317
answered Aug 18 '17 at 9:54
vembutech
5,33811317
5,33811317
add a comment |
add a comment |
up vote
7
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This problem is related with the new Fast Startup (also name as Hybrid Shutdown) feature introduced in Windows 10. If you are facing Shutdown or Reboot problems in Windows 10, you can get rid of it by disabling this new Fast Startup/Hybrid Shutdown feature and doing a complete shutdown.
- Press Windows Key + R then type powercfg.cpl to open Power Options window.
- Click on the “Choose what the power buttons do” link
- Find “Turn on fast startup (recommended)” option given in Shutdown settings section. Uncheck the checkbox to disable the option. Click “Save Changes” button.
- Restart your system.
Read more: https://windows10freeapps.com/task-host-window-prevents-shut-down-windows-10/
answered Sep 2 '17 at 15:34
LinhLz
711
I can confirm that turning this feature, and my PC, off and on again, allows me to successfully turn my PC off and on again.
– IMSoP
May 9 at 22:44
unfortunately it appears microsoft removed that specific setting from that window, and I was unable to locate where they placed it instead.
– Tuncay Göncüoğlu
Jul 6 at 15:10
add a comment |
up vote
7
down vote
This problem is related with the new Fast Startup (also name as Hybrid Shutdown) feature introduced in Windows 10. If you are facing Shutdown or Reboot problems in Windows 10, you can get rid of it by disabling this new Fast Startup/Hybrid Shutdown feature and doing a complete shutdown.
- Press Windows Key + R then type powercfg.cpl to open Power Options window.
- Click on the “Choose what the power buttons do” link
- Find “Turn on fast startup (recommended)” option given in Shutdown settings section. Uncheck the checkbox to disable the option. Click “Save Changes” button.
- Restart your system.
Read more: https://windows10freeapps.com/task-host-window-prevents-shut-down-windows-10/
answered Sep 2 '17 at 15:34
LinhLz
711
I can confirm that turning this feature, and my PC, off and on again, allows me to successfully turn my PC off and on again.
– IMSoP
May 9 at 22:44
unfortunately it appears microsoft removed that specific setting from that window, and I was unable to locate where they placed it instead.
– Tuncay Göncüoğlu
Jul 6 at 15:10
add a comment |
up vote
7
down vote
up vote
7
down vote
This problem is related with the new Fast Startup (also name as Hybrid Shutdown) feature introduced in Windows 10. If you are facing Shutdown or Reboot problems in Windows 10, you can get rid of it by disabling this new Fast Startup/Hybrid Shutdown feature and doing a complete shutdown.
- Press Windows Key + R then type powercfg.cpl to open Power Options window.
- Click on the “Choose what the power buttons do” link
- Find “Turn on fast startup (recommended)” option given in Shutdown settings section. Uncheck the checkbox to disable the option. Click “Save Changes” button.
- Restart your system.
Read more: https://windows10freeapps.com/task-host-window-prevents-shut-down-windows-10/
answered Sep 2 '17 at 15:34
LinhLz
711
This problem is related with the new Fast Startup (also name as Hybrid Shutdown) feature introduced in Windows 10. If you are facing Shutdown or Reboot problems in Windows 10, you can get rid of it by disabling this new Fast Startup/Hybrid Shutdown feature and doing a complete shutdown.
- Press Windows Key + R then type powercfg.cpl to open Power Options window.
- Click on the “Choose what the power buttons do” link
- Find “Turn on fast startup (recommended)” option given in Shutdown settings section. Uncheck the checkbox to disable the option. Click “Save Changes” button.
- Restart your system.
Read more: https://windows10freeapps.com/task-host-window-prevents-shut-down-windows-10/
answered Sep 2 '17 at 15:34
LinhLz
711
answered Sep 2 '17 at 15:34
LinhLz
711
answered Sep 2 '17 at 15:34
LinhLz
711
answered Sep 2 '17 at 15:34
LinhLz
711
711
I can confirm that turning this feature, and my PC, off and on again, allows me to successfully turn my PC off and on again.
– IMSoP
May 9 at 22:44
unfortunately it appears microsoft removed that specific setting from that window, and I was unable to locate where they placed it instead.
– Tuncay Göncüoğlu
Jul 6 at 15:10
add a comment |
I can confirm that turning this feature, and my PC, off and on again, allows me to successfully turn my PC off and on again.
– IMSoP
May 9 at 22:44
unfortunately it appears microsoft removed that specific setting from that window, and I was unable to locate where they placed it instead.
– Tuncay Göncüoğlu
Jul 6 at 15:10
I can confirm that turning this feature, and my PC, off and on again, allows me to successfully turn my PC off and on again.
– IMSoP
May 9 at 22:44
I can confirm that turning this feature, and my PC, off and on again, allows me to successfully turn my PC off and on again.
– IMSoP
May 9 at 22:44
unfortunately it appears microsoft removed that specific setting from that window, and I was unable to locate where they placed it instead.
– Tuncay Göncüoğlu
Jul 6 at 15:10
unfortunately it appears microsoft removed that specific setting from that window, and I was unable to locate where they placed it instead.
– Tuncay Göncüoğlu
Jul 6 at 15:10
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
The same message appeared every time I shut down Windows 10. But now the problem has been solved. I ran Windows Defender Offline. Thereafter the message did not appear at all and the System shuts down smoothly and quickly.
Settings --> Update and Security --> Windows Defender --> Open Windows Defender Security Center --> Virus and Threat protection --> Advanced Scan --> Windows Defender Offline Scan --> Scan now.
Reply
answered Jan 15 at 16:22
Kannan Iyyengar
111
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up vote
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The same message appeared every time I shut down Windows 10. But now the problem has been solved. I ran Windows Defender Offline. Thereafter the message did not appear at all and the System shuts down smoothly and quickly.
Settings --> Update and Security --> Windows Defender --> Open Windows Defender Security Center --> Virus and Threat protection --> Advanced Scan --> Windows Defender Offline Scan --> Scan now.
Reply
answered Jan 15 at 16:22
Kannan Iyyengar
111
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
The same message appeared every time I shut down Windows 10. But now the problem has been solved. I ran Windows Defender Offline. Thereafter the message did not appear at all and the System shuts down smoothly and quickly.
Settings --> Update and Security --> Windows Defender --> Open Windows Defender Security Center --> Virus and Threat protection --> Advanced Scan --> Windows Defender Offline Scan --> Scan now.
Reply
answered Jan 15 at 16:22
Kannan Iyyengar
111
The same message appeared every time I shut down Windows 10. But now the problem has been solved. I ran Windows Defender Offline. Thereafter the message did not appear at all and the System shuts down smoothly and quickly.
Settings --> Update and Security --> Windows Defender --> Open Windows Defender Security Center --> Virus and Threat protection --> Advanced Scan --> Windows Defender Offline Scan --> Scan now.
Reply
answered Jan 15 at 16:22
Kannan Iyyengar
111
answered Jan 15 at 16:22
Kannan Iyyengar
111
answered Jan 15 at 16:22
Kannan Iyyengar
111
answered Jan 15 at 16:22
Kannan Iyyengar
111
111
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up vote
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I had this problem too. Settings --> Update and Security --> Windows Defender --> Open Windows Defender Security Center --> Virus and Threat protection --> Advanced Scan --> Windows Defender Offline Scan --> Scan now.
Same as Kannan worked fine for me.
After looking Microsoft website for some time, it seems this is linked with a step getting stuck during fast reboot process. Running windows defender or putting off fast reboot is just cleaning the task list. You should theoretically be able to re-activate fast boot after you have done a reboot without it.
answered Feb 21 at 8:26
Laurent Berti
11
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
I had this problem too. Settings --> Update and Security --> Windows Defender --> Open Windows Defender Security Center --> Virus and Threat protection --> Advanced Scan --> Windows Defender Offline Scan --> Scan now.
Same as Kannan worked fine for me.
After looking Microsoft website for some time, it seems this is linked with a step getting stuck during fast reboot process. Running windows defender or putting off fast reboot is just cleaning the task list. You should theoretically be able to re-activate fast boot after you have done a reboot without it.
answered Feb 21 at 8:26
Laurent Berti
11
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
I had this problem too. Settings --> Update and Security --> Windows Defender --> Open Windows Defender Security Center --> Virus and Threat protection --> Advanced Scan --> Windows Defender Offline Scan --> Scan now.
Same as Kannan worked fine for me.
After looking Microsoft website for some time, it seems this is linked with a step getting stuck during fast reboot process. Running windows defender or putting off fast reboot is just cleaning the task list. You should theoretically be able to re-activate fast boot after you have done a reboot without it.
answered Feb 21 at 8:26
Laurent Berti
11
I had this problem too. Settings --> Update and Security --> Windows Defender --> Open Windows Defender Security Center --> Virus and Threat protection --> Advanced Scan --> Windows Defender Offline Scan --> Scan now.
Same as Kannan worked fine for me.
After looking Microsoft website for some time, it seems this is linked with a step getting stuck during fast reboot process. Running windows defender or putting off fast reboot is just cleaning the task list. You should theoretically be able to re-activate fast boot after you have done a reboot without it.
answered Feb 21 at 8:26
Laurent Berti
11
answered Feb 21 at 8:26
Laurent Berti
11
answered Feb 21 at 8:26
Laurent Berti
11
answered Feb 21 at 8:26
Laurent Berti
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11
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You all might think I am totally nuts ... but ... I have been scouring the net looking for a reliable solution to this problem ... today I had to do a reinstall of Microsoft Office ... since doing so ... the msg regarding host task window doesn't appear and Start Button etc is working as normal ... This may have been a fluke ... but ... has worked for me ... hope it works for you too
answered Feb 14 at 6:20
Jacqui
1
add a comment |
up vote
-1
down vote
You all might think I am totally nuts ... but ... I have been scouring the net looking for a reliable solution to this problem ... today I had to do a reinstall of Microsoft Office ... since doing so ... the msg regarding host task window doesn't appear and Start Button etc is working as normal ... This may have been a fluke ... but ... has worked for me ... hope it works for you too
answered Feb 14 at 6:20
Jacqui
1
add a comment |
up vote
-1
down vote
up vote
-1
down vote
You all might think I am totally nuts ... but ... I have been scouring the net looking for a reliable solution to this problem ... today I had to do a reinstall of Microsoft Office ... since doing so ... the msg regarding host task window doesn't appear and Start Button etc is working as normal ... This may have been a fluke ... but ... has worked for me ... hope it works for you too
answered Feb 14 at 6:20
Jacqui
1
You all might think I am totally nuts ... but ... I have been scouring the net looking for a reliable solution to this problem ... today I had to do a reinstall of Microsoft Office ... since doing so ... the msg regarding host task window doesn't appear and Start Button etc is working as normal ... This may have been a fluke ... but ... has worked for me ... hope it works for you too
answered Feb 14 at 6:20
Jacqui
1
answered Feb 14 at 6:20
Jacqui
1
answered Feb 14 at 6:20
Jacqui
1
answered Feb 14 at 6:20
Jacqui
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protected by Ramhound Nov 26 at 12:31
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Because it has attracted low-quality or spam answers that had to be removed, posting an answer now requires 10 reputation on this site (the association bonus does not count).
Would you like to answer one of these unanswered questions instead?
disable the task RegisterUserDevice in task scheduler under MicrosoftWindowsDeviceDirectoryClient and look if windows still works.
– magicandre1981
Aug 17 '17 at 15:38
Have you tried these options.
– vembutech
Aug 17 '17 at 16:48
@magicandre1981 "Look if Windows still works"? Sounds not ver promising to me!
– Simon Ferndriger
Aug 18 '17 at 9:41
@vembutech Method 3 worked, thanks. If you post this as an answer, I can officially tag it.
– Simon Ferndriger
Aug 18 '17 at 9:48
Ms no longer documents what all those tasks do, so do some trial error. this task invokes the DeviceDirectoryClient.dll but I have no idea what this dll does.
– magicandre1981
Aug 18 '17 at 15:24