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07-26-2016, 12:29 AM

I power down my PC and it tells me it’s preparing, not to shut it down. I pause…and pause…and keep waiting. Should I turn it off now or hold on for another twenty minutes?

nahte_ethan

07-26-2016, 12:29 AM #1

I power down my PC and it tells me it’s preparing, not to shut it down. I pause…and pause…and keep waiting. Should I turn it off now or hold on for another twenty minutes?

onyplex
Junior Member

07-26-2016, 04:49 AM

Observe the outcome. It's usually safe to power it off, but I wouldn't recommend it. I'd suggest waiting 15 minutes.

onyplex

07-26-2016, 04:49 AM #2

Observe the outcome. It's usually safe to power it off, but I wouldn't recommend it. I'd suggest waiting 15 minutes.

Pengery
Member

07-26-2016, 05:25 AM

The indicator isn't illuminating, so...

Pengery

07-26-2016, 05:25 AM #3

The indicator isn't illuminating, so...

IROOU
Junior Member

08-16-2016, 10:52 PM

I've never seen this before, but I'm sure it helped me think about the problem. Feel free to check it out—good luck!

IROOU

08-16-2016, 10:52 PM #4

I've never seen this before, but I'm sure it helped me think about the problem. Feel free to check it out—good luck!

bishopboys68
Posting Freak

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08-23-2016, 09:54 PM

If you're not waiting for it to restart, just let it do its thing. If it's still on that screen in the morning, power cycle it if there doesn't seem to be any drive activity.

bishopboys68

08-23-2016, 09:54 PM #5

If you're not waiting for it to restart, just let it do its thing. If it's still on that screen in the morning, power cycle it if there doesn't seem to be any drive activity.

Mayana
Junior Member

08-29-2016, 05:08 AM

It happened before, took around 10 to 20 minutes and it started working again. If you don’t need the PC, just wait it out.

Mayana

08-29-2016, 05:08 AM #6

It happened before, took around 10 to 20 minutes and it started working again. If you don’t need the PC, just wait it out.

OmegaKiri
Member

197

08-29-2016, 11:29 AM

Windows just released an update that slowed down the installation on my machine. It might be similar for yours due to the same update. Unless you notice any smoke or flames, give it a bit more time—about 10 to 15 minutes. You have nothing to lose and plenty to gain. Stay safe and good luck!

OmegaKiri

08-29-2016, 11:29 AM #7

mayan12345
Member

207

09-02-2016, 12:59 PM

It might help to pause and reflect.

mayan12345

09-02-2016, 12:59 PM #8

It might help to pause and reflect.