Well, today we’ll talk with you about why the computer does not turn off after Windows shuts down. Let's look at possible problems that may lead to similar behavior, and also try to correct this situation.
Iron problems
It is worth noting a rather important reason that after shutting down Windows, the computer does not turn off. This is a malfunction of your equipment. Quite often, users are faced with this particular problem, but they begin to panic and “sound the alarm,” complaining about a variety of viruses.
Indeed, all kinds of computer crashes are, as a rule, the work of the “hands” of Trojans, worms, and other “charms”. But not always. Especially if before that you got a message or warning popping up with an error. So you should not start to panic and “treat” your computer for viruses when our current problem arises.
In fact, if you are faced with the fact that the computer does not turn off after Windows shuts down (XP, "seven" and so on), then first check the health of its components. If you use a laptop, it is best to take it to professionals - system administrators. To the service center. They will quickly help you solve the problem.
However, to solve today's problem, we will have to first disconnect the "machine" from the network. How to do it? If you are sitting at a desktop computer, simply unplug the power cord. This is not the best solution, but there is no choice in this situation. In the case of a laptop, remove the battery. Now you can check the equipment and understand why, after shutting down Windows, the computer does not turn off. But there may be other reasons. Let's figure out which ones.
Drivers
Quite often, along with a hardware malfunction, users are faced with a “non-shutdown” of the PC due to a driver reset or their complete removal. The reasons for this situation can be quite a lot - from a normal failure to a dangerous virus. However, there is only one result - after shutting down Windows, the computer does not turn off.
What to do? The answer is simple - just update the driver, and the problem will go away by itself. True, first restart the operating system. In order not to suffer for a long time over the question, which "firewood" is worth updating, it is better to do this procedure with all the devices. When you restore the hardware and driver settings, the problem that the computer does not turn off after Windows shuts down will leave you once and for all. More precisely, this will happen if the reason for this behavior was in the absence / dump of "firewood". Otherwise, you will again stumble on the fact that the computer does not turn off.
By the way, if you are afraid not to find drivers for your devices, then you can look for specialized programs for these purposes. They, as a rule, automatically check the equipment and give you warnings about the release of "updates". With this software, you can not be afraid of outdated drivers.
Programs
Sometimes it may happen that the computer does not turn off after shutting down (Windows 7, in particular) due to some running programs. Especially if you suspect the presence of viruses in the system.
As a rule, when you turn off the computer, you may notice how the processes of running applications end. If this does not happen, then you can not wait to turn off the PC. On Windows XP, you cannot just see the "root" of the problem.
What to do in this situation? Manually close all programs and applications that interfere with the process. Sometimes it can literally drive you crazy. Nevertheless, try to first complete the work with all the "programs", and then turn off the computer. Then the problem that the computer does not turn off after shutting down (Windows 7, 8, XP) will not be a problem for you. True, there are a number of reasons why such behavior can be observed. Let's get to know them soon. After all, maybe you are faced with something that we have not yet had time to consider.
Sleeping mode"
If you run into the problem that the computer does not turn off after shutting down (Windows XP, 7, 8, and so on), but with all this you have already seen that all processes complete successfully, then you should look for the answer elsewhere. For example, in the system settings.
The thing is that quite often (especially on laptops) in "Power Options" a task is set that instead of completely shutting down the system when you click on "shutdown" simply puts the "OS" in the so-called sleep mode. With all this, no matter how hard you try, “knocking out” your computer will not work. Only pull out the power cord from the network and remove the battery from the laptop.
What to do if the computer does not turn off after shutting down (Windows 7, for example)? Of course, change the power settings. Right-click on the desktop and select "Personalization". Now go to "Screen Saver", and from there to "Power Options." Now find there "plan setup". Click on this line and select "never" in "put the computer to sleep".
After that, you can be sure that the "sleeping" computer will no longer bother you. Everything should work fine. However, if you want, you can leave this option when you turn on the screen saver. After a certain amount of “downtime”, the system will begin to save energy and “fall asleep”.
Save the changes and try turning off the computer. As a rule, this option very often helps. If this does not happen, you will have to look for the problem elsewhere. But where exactly? Why does the computer not turn off after shutdown (Windows 8, for example)? Let's try to figure this out with you.
Hibernation
Quite often, owners of modern laptops, especially the Eight, are faced with our current disaster. Their computers, to put it mildly, do not turn off at all. It seems that they should, but no. What is the reason?
The whole problem is that Microsoft decided to introduce the so-called hibernation mode into the operating system. This is something like a "dream". With all this, the processes are not reset, temporary files are not deleted. You can say that you just turned off the monitor and left. Unless energy is practically wasted in this mode.
If after shutting down Windows, your computer does not turn off, and the reason for this is hibernation, then it should be turned off. Go to the command line. To do this, press Win + R. Then run cmd and write in it: powercfg.exe / hibernate off. After press "Enter". You can close the service and enjoy the result - hibernation is disabled. Now you can "cut down" the operating system when you need it. The inclusion of this mode is similar. Only off is replaced by on. That's all.
The problem of hardening worsened with the release of Windows 8. Indeed, it was in this version of the Windows operating system that the mode in question was introduced without fail. Initially, it was believed that it would benefit users. In fact, everything turned out differently.
Viruses
Well, now let's talk with you about the most likely development of events. It's about viruses. They are able to prevent the computer from performing certain functions, not to mention banal shutdown. There is only one way out - to fight the infection.
If your computer does not turn off after Windows shuts down , then scan it for viruses, spyware and worms. After cure all malicious and dangerous objects. Next, clean the registry using CCleaner. You can restart your computer and try turning off the operating system. When viruses are eliminated, then the problem will disappear by itself.