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Some_Dunkus
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09-22-2021, 07:10 PM
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It seems unusual for your PC to shut down quickly after turning it off and then take a long time to restart. The issue might be related to hardware or software problems. Since you're using Windows 11, checking for updates, running a system file check, or testing with another device could help. If the problem persists, consider consulting a technician.
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09-22-2021, 07:10 PM #1

It seems unusual for your PC to shut down quickly after turning it off and then take a long time to restart. The issue might be related to hardware or software problems. Since you're using Windows 11, checking for updates, running a system file check, or testing with another device could help. If the problem persists, consider consulting a technician.

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09-23-2021, 03:27 PM
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Well, it is very simple, when you shut down your system, Windows sends a call to all services, drivers and running programs that the OS is shutting down. Running apps, drivers and services can go and say to Windows "Wait wait wait!!! Hold on! I am doing something!", and Windows waits for them. So that is your problem. Now, the fun part is finding the culprit. You can reduce the timeout that Windows sets under the registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control Set WaitToKillServiceTimeout to a lower value like: 2000 (2sec. Time is in milliseconds) Check startup programs, and disable all unneeded application (typically: most of them) In other words, keep: Defender, OneDrive and Edge (if you use those), the rest can be disabled. Make sure ALL your drivers are fully up to date, this includes: Printer, Audio, Chipset, keyboard, mouse. Lastly, close all programs before shutting down your system. If you are using an HDD, then probably the page file is in there, and Windows is having trouble clearing it. Install Windows on an SSD. Or if it already on an SSD, check the health state of your SSD (although unlikely, else you would report other problems)
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09-23-2021, 03:27 PM #2

Well, it is very simple, when you shut down your system, Windows sends a call to all services, drivers and running programs that the OS is shutting down. Running apps, drivers and services can go and say to Windows "Wait wait wait!!! Hold on! I am doing something!", and Windows waits for them. So that is your problem. Now, the fun part is finding the culprit. You can reduce the timeout that Windows sets under the registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control Set WaitToKillServiceTimeout to a lower value like: 2000 (2sec. Time is in milliseconds) Check startup programs, and disable all unneeded application (typically: most of them) In other words, keep: Defender, OneDrive and Edge (if you use those), the rest can be disabled. Make sure ALL your drivers are fully up to date, this includes: Printer, Audio, Chipset, keyboard, mouse. Lastly, close all programs before shutting down your system. If you are using an HDD, then probably the page file is in there, and Windows is having trouble clearing it. Install Windows on an SSD. Or if it already on an SSD, check the health state of your SSD (although unlikely, else you would report other problems)

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09-23-2021, 04:51 PM
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All the information you provided (updating everything, opening the registry, stopping all programs, then closing the system) is still causing a delay in shutdown.
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Pollerino
09-23-2021, 04:51 PM #3

All the information you provided (updating everything, opening the registry, stopping all programs, then closing the system) is still causing a delay in shutdown.

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09-27-2021, 06:44 PM
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Check Event Viewer for any entries linked to the shutdown time. If none appear, verify if an A/V device is installed alongside Windows Defender and if it can be removed. Determine whether the system connects to a domain network. If Fast Startup is turned off under Windows, does this resolve your issue? If yes, the problem likely stems from hibernation difficulties when using that feature. Beyond these observations, there’s little you can do—recommend performing a deep defrag with a dedicated tool. Since Windows 11 requires an SSD, that should be sufficient. The next step would be to explore Microsoft’s Windows Assessment Tool for further diagnostics (requires significant research).
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09-27-2021, 06:44 PM #4

Check Event Viewer for any entries linked to the shutdown time. If none appear, verify if an A/V device is installed alongside Windows Defender and if it can be removed. Determine whether the system connects to a domain network. If Fast Startup is turned off under Windows, does this resolve your issue? If yes, the problem likely stems from hibernation difficulties when using that feature. Beyond these observations, there’s little you can do—recommend performing a deep defrag with a dedicated tool. Since Windows 11 requires an SSD, that should be sufficient. The next step would be to explore Microsoft’s Windows Assessment Tool for further diagnostics (requires significant research).

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