Are you having trouble shutting down your Windows unit because the Task Host window appears?
What causes this error?
Why Does the Task Host Window Prevent a Windows Shutdown?
It is also possible that some system configs, such as Fast Startup, can contribute to the problem.
If you apply them all, you should be able to shut down your setup easily once more.
The following few fixes will help you achieve that.
Our guide onuninstalling updates in Windows 10 and 11will show you how.
Remove updates like KB5012170 from the recently installed updates list as they are known to cause the problem.
Once deleted, you will need to reinstall them.
To do this, pressWin + Iand selectWindows Updatefrom the left sidebar.
Then, clickCheck for Updates, and all available updates will be installed automatically.
So, pressWin + Iand selectWindows Updatefrom the left sidebar.
Click theResume updatesbutton if updates have been paused, and Windows will load the pending updates automatically.
If you don’t see such an option, the Windows Update service isn’t paused.
So, clickCheck for Updates, and all available updates will be installed automatically.
Install Failed Updates Manually
There are times when the Windows Update service fails to install specific updates.
A failed update can also contribute to the problem under discussion.
To check failed updates, pressWin + Ito fire up the configs app and selectWindows Updatefrom the left sidebar.
Next, clickUpdate History.
Disable Fast Startup
The Fast Startup feature in Windows keeps your gadget in hibernation when you shut it down.
This means that your unit doesn’t fully shut down.
By disabling this feature, your gear will shut down completely, which may help fix the problem.
Regardless, you’ll accomplish your goal: to shut down your machine without receiving this notification.
