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title: "How to troubleshoot a computer that won't shut down?"  
description: "How to troubleshoot a computer that won't shut down?"  
author: "SundarLal Sharma"  
published: 2024-01-01  
updated: 2024-01-04  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108673/how-to-troubleshoot-a-computer-that-won-t-shut-down  
category: "troubleshooting"  
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# How to troubleshoot a computer that won't shut down?



## Answers

### Answer by Saumya Mishra

## Forceful Measures:

- **Hold the** [**power button**](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/1761/how-to-turn-on-phone-without-power-button-in-android)**:** Press and hold for 5-10 seconds until it shuts down. This is a last resort, but sometimes a hard reset works wonders.
- **Disconnect the power:** Unplug entirely for a few minutes. This clears [temporary](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/2292/how-to-set-temporary-path-of-jdk-in-windows) power issues.

**[Software](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/23272/why-software-localization-is-important-for-your-business) Sleuthing:**

- **Close rogue apps:** Make sure no programs are [preventing](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2244/issue-preventing-users-from-accessing-facebook-s-social-networking-platforms-has-been-resolved) shutdown. Check running processes and close any you don't recognize.
- **Disable Fast [Startup](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/324582/how-to-build-up-a-successful-startup-by-avoiding-these-5-mistakes) (**[**Windows**](https://www.mindstick.com/services/windows-development)**):** This feature can cause shutdown hiccups. Try disabling it in Power Options.
- **Run system scans:** Use built-in tools like SFC (/sfc /scan now) and DISM (/DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth) to check and repair system files.

## Advanced Solutions:

- **Boot in Safe Mode:** This isolates essential drivers and services. If it shuts down normally, a conflicting program is likely the culprit.
- **System [Restore](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/239/how-to-back-up-and-restore-a-mysql-database):** Roll back your system to a time before the shutdown issue started. (Only use if you remember the date!)
- [**Hardware**](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/303100/best-pc-hardware-2023) **Check:** If all else fails, consider hardware issues like faulty power buttons or overheating. Seek [professional](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/167321/how-to-handle-business-logistics-professionally) help for further diagnosis.

Remember, these are just starting points. The specific solution depends on your [operating system](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/229069/operating-system-development) and the nature of the problem. Don't hesitate to search online for your specific situation or seek help from tech communities or professionals.


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