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The hosting process in Windows 8.1 is a background component that can remain active even after closing a modern UI app. Users report that dragging an app to the bottom or using the upper-left menu does not fully terminate the app, leaving the hosting process running. This can cause issues such as refusal to restart or change multi-monitor configurations, requiring manual termination via Task Manager. This behavior differs from Windows 8, where apps shut down completely. The hosting process is tied to the app lifecycle and may need to be managed to avoid conflicts.
  1. Saltgrass

    Windows 8 Apps not shuting down...?

    Since I have been using Windows 8.1, I have been getting messages when I try to change the multi-monitor configuration. which states I need to close down some programs before doing so. I have also had a refusal to restart because some program was still running and needed to be shut down. I did...
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    • application behavior configuration hosting process multi-monitor programs restart shutdown issues task manager user experience windows 8.1
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    • Forum: Windows Software
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