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hang apps
About this tag
The hang apps tag on WindowsForum.com covers troubleshooting and fixing applications that cause Windows 10 and Windows 11 to slow down or hang during shutdown or restart. Content focuses on using Event Viewer to identify specific apps or services that fail to close properly, then taking targeted actions such as updating, uninstalling, disabling auto-start, or adjusting shutdown behavior. This tag is relevant for users experiencing delayed shutdowns or restarts and seeking a systematic, evidence-based approach to resolve the issue without guesswork.
Fix Windows 10/11 Slow Shutdown or Restart: Find and Disable Hang Apps (Event Viewer)
Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 20 minutes
Slow shutdowns and restarts are usually caused by one (or a few) apps/services that don’t close when Windows tells them to. Instead of guessing, you can...