Why does not my computer shut down after Windows shutdown?

Well, today we'll talk with you about why, after shutting down Windows, the computer does not turn off. Let's look at possible problems that may lead to such behavior, and also try to correct this situation.

Problems with iron

It is worth noting a fairly important reason that after shutting down Windows, the computer does not turn off. It's about the malfunction of your equipment. Quite often, users are faced with this problem, but they begin to panic and "beat alarm", complaining about a variety of viruses.

Indeed, various kinds of computer failures - this is usually the case of "hands" of Trojans, worms and other "delights." But not always. Especially if before that you have popped up a message or a warning with an error. So do not start to panic and "treat" your computer from viruses in the event of our today's problem.

In fact, if you are faced with the fact that the computer does not shut down after Windows shutdown (XP, "seven" and so on), then first of all check the integrity of its components. If you use a laptop, then it's best to take it to professionals - system administrators. To the service center. There you quickly solve the problem.

However, to solve today's problem, we will first have to disconnect the "machine" from the network. How to do it? If you are sitting behind a stationary computer, simply unplug the power cord. This is not the best solution, but in this situation there is no choice. In the case of a laptop - take out the battery. Now you can check the hardware and understand why Windows does not shut down after Windows shutdown. But there may be other reasons. Let's understand which ones.

Drivers

Quite often, along with equipment malfunction, users are faced with "non-exclusion" of the PC due to resetting the drivers or completely removing them. The reasons for this situation can be quite a lot - from an ordinary failure to a dangerous virus. Nevertheless, the result is one - after the completion of 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. However, to start, restart the operating system. To not long to worry about the question, which "firewood" is worth updating, it is better to do this procedure with all devices. When you restore the hardware and driver settings, the problem that the computer does not shut down after Windows shutdown will leave you once and for all. More precisely, this will happen if the reason for such behavior was hidden in the absence / drop of "firewood". Otherwise, you will again stumble upon 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 search for specialized programs for these purposes. They, as a rule, automatically check the equipment and give you warnings about the exit of "updates". With this software, you can not be afraid of the drivers becoming obsolete.

Programs

Sometimes it can also happen that the computer does not shut down after shutdown (Windows 7, in particular) due to some programs running. Especially if you suspect the presence of viruses in the system.

Typically, when you turn off the computer, you can notice how the processes of running applications terminate. If this does not happen, then disconnecting the PC can not wait. On Windows XP, you can not easily 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 finish all work with all the "programs" first, and then disconnect the computer. Then the problem that the computer does not turn off after the completion of work (Windows 7, 8, XP), you will not be scared. However, there are a number of other reasons why this behavior can be observed. Let's get acquainted with them as soon as possible. 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 are completed safely, then it is worth looking for an answer elsewhere. For example, in the system settings.

The point is that quite often (especially on laptops) in the "Power Supply" set a task, which instead of completely shutting down the system when you click on "shutdown" simply translates "OSes" into the so-called sleep mode. With all this, no matter how hard you try, you can not "cut down" the computer from you. Just pull out the power cord from the mains and remove the battery from the laptop.

What can I 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 "Screensaver" and from there to "Power Options". Now find there "setting up the plan." Click on this line and select "never" in "Putting the computer to sleep".

After that, you can be sure that the "sleeping" computer no longer disturbs 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 "idle time", the system will begin to save energy and "fall asleep".

Save the changes and try to turn 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 not the computer shut down after shutdown (Windows 8, for example)? Let's try with you to understand this matter.

Hibernation

Quite often, owners of modern laptops, especially with the "Eight", face our today's misfortune. They have computers, to put it mildly, do not turn off at all. It seems that they should, but not. What is the reason?

The problem is that Microsoft has decided to introduce the so-called hibernation mode into the operating system. This is something like "sleep." However, the processes are not reset, temporary files are not deleted. You can say that you just turned off the monitor and moved away. Is that energy is practically not wasted in this mode.

If you do not shut down the computer after shutting down Windows, and the reason for this is hibernation, you should disable it. Go to the command line. To do this, press Win + R. Then execute cmd and write in it: powercfg.exe / hibernate off. After that press "Enter". You can close the service and enjoy the result - hibernization 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 with on. That's all.

The problem of hibernization has escalated with the release of Windows 8. It is in this version of the operating system "Windows" was introduced the mode in question without fail. Initially, it was believed that it will benefit the users. In fact, everything turned out differently.

Viruses

Well, now let's talk with you about the most likely developments. It's about viruses. They are able to prevent the computer from performing some functions, not to mention trivial shutdown. The only way out here is to fight the infection.

If your computer does not turn off after Windows shutdown, then try scanning it for viruses, spyware, and worms. After you cure all harmful and dangerous objects. Next, clean up the registry with CCleaner. You can restart the computer and try to turn off the operating system. When the viruses are eliminated, the problem disappears by itself.