Speed Up Very Slow Computer Shutdown

Speed Up Very Slow Computer Shutdown

Are you tired of waiting for the comptuter to turn off? Very slow computer shutdown is not an uncommon problem. But, it can be easily rectified with just a few easy steps. There are literally dozens of programs and processes that need to close before Windows can finalize it major shutdown operations.

However, rest assured your shutdown is not nearly as complex as a startup. One of the major reasons that your PC has a very slow computer shutdown is due to lack of maintenance. If you are in a hurry you can easily speed up a very slow computer shutdown by using a registry cleaner.

Tips to speed up very slow computer shutdown

Tip #1: Cut down of the programs and processes running in the background.--When you start your computer many unnecessary processes are loaded. You can eliminate this by managing your msconfig. 

Here is how:

1. Press Windows+R.

2. In the command screen type "msconfig.exe"

3. In the system configuration utility,click either service or startup tab.

4. Uncheck all programs that your are no longer want to run in the background.

5. Click OK

For a list of programs that you don't need and tips on speed up your startup

Tip #2: Clean your Registry- Usually slow computer shutdown often occurs due to a corrupted registry. You should perform a Scan Of Your Registry I will recommend CCleaner click to download CCleaner. If you receive more than 30 errors, this is the reason why you have slowdown.

Tip #4: Alter your Paging File Settings-- The paging file (Pagefile.sys) is a hidden file on your computer's hard disk that Windows uses as if it were random access memory (RAM). Therefore this file can be huge. On shutdown it must be cleared. This can cause very slow computer shutdown. We can avoid this by instructing our computer to not close this file during shutdown.Warning this a a dangerous tip because you to edit your manually registry. This can cause serious damage. A registry cleaner may be able to perform this function for you 

Here is how:

1. Press Windows+R

2. Type regedit.exe

3. Find the folder: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESystemCurrentControlSetControlSession ManagerMemory

4. At this point you will see a list of files, Double click on Clear Page File At Shutdown

5. Change the value of the paging file to "0"

Tip #5: Check Your Device Drivers--When your computer shutdown, the operating system must disengage from all your hardware devices. This action allows the devices to power off. If the device has error or cannot be find the device, Windows will have a very slow shutdown or even hang forever. Updating the driver or troubleshooting it may eliminate this problem.Check your device drivers for any errors which are indicated by an yellow exclamation mark or an X. Following the below instructions to evaluate the driver

1.Click “Control Panel”

2.Click Device Manager to bring up a full list of installed hardware drivers.

3.Right click and choose “Properties” to evaluate the status and troubleshoot the hardware device.

At this point, you can either delete the driver or update it. If you choose to delete the driver, when you restart your computer, Windows will search for a driver to replace it. It may replace it with a more suitable driver or request that you download a new one. 

Buy Now Shutting Down your PC shouldn't be taking much of your time.

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Recover Hidden Files

Recover Files Hidden By Virus in your USB Drive

Virus can hide files in your Flash or Pendrive and Turn them to Shortcut,

This is caused by a virus called “Shortcut Virus”

Below are Steps to Recover your files

Step 1:

Attach Your Flash-Drive to your Computer

Step 2: 

Click on the below link and download the file "Smadav"

http://www.filefactory.com/file/6h7evnqocd7b/smadav1104.exe

Follow the Instructions and Install

Step 3:

Goto file explorer Right click on your flash drive and choose “Scan With Smadav”  

Click on “Fix all” this will open up another Windows File Explorer with a folder without Name

Another Method is Using Command Prompt 

Hold the "Window +R key " type cmd and click on OK.

Here I assume your pen drive letter as G:

Enter this command.

attrib -h -r -s /s /d g:\*.*

You can copy the above command 

Right-click in the Command Prompt and paste it.

Note : Don't forget to replace the letter g with your pen drive letter.

Now press "Enter".

Now check for your files in Pen Drive.

Step 3:

After that, download the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from the below link

https://downloads.malwarebytes.com/file/mbam_current/

Update it --> Perform "Full Scan"

Note : Default selected option is "Quick Scan".

Good Luck.

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How to shutdown a windows pc

Shut Down a Windows PC Without Installing Updates

One of the most frustrating things that can happen to you when you are using your Laptop and you are in a haste to go. Then you decide to shut down your laptop, but Windows insists on updating. Twelve minutes later, you’re still waiting for Windows to update and you’re going to be late.

There is a way around this: a way to can shut down immediately even when there are updates waiting to install.

Here’s the simplest method: make sure the desktop has focus by clicking any empty area of the desktop or pressing Windows+D on your keyboard. Then, press Alt+F4 to access the Shut Down Windows dialog box. To shut down without installing updates, select “Shut down” from the drop-down list.

Then, click “OK” to shut down your PC immediately.

You can also shut down your PC immediately from the login screen. Press Windows+L to lock the screen, or log out. Then, in the lower-right corner of the login screen, click the power button and select “Shut down” from the popup menu. The PC will shut down without installing updates.

Lastly, if you need do do this from a script, you run the following shutdown command in a Command Prompt window. Type the following command at the prompt and press Enter. The last character is a zero.

shutdown -s -t 0

Your PC will shut down immediately without installing updates.

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Speed up Slow PC

Speed Up Your PC 

A sluggish PC can be a user worst nightmare, with Booting up your Windows PC taking longer than usual, right clicking on an icon take up to minutes instead of seconds. Below is how you can fix this

Manage your Startup Programs.

By simply managing your start up programs and services, you can speed up your PC performance considerably. This adjustment should affect booting up your CPU access time and your internet speed. Following the steps below to speed up computer access time by micromanaging your startup programs and services.

1. Open your Start menu

2. Click Run

3. In the command screen type "msconfig.exe"

4. In the "system configuration utility",

click either "service" or "startup" tab

5. Uncheck all programs that your are no longer using.

6. Click "OK"

Dont know which process or program do what? To find out more about the what each process and program does on your PC. Visit the Processlibrary.com

Here is a list of programs and services you don’t need unless your are running a network. They are safe to remove from your startup configuration. The removal of these features will speed up your PC during the startup

Unnecessary for Startup

Alerter

Clipbook

Computer Browser

Fast User Switching

Human Interface Access Devices

Indexing Service (Slows the hard drive down)

Messenger

Net Logon (unnecessary unless networked on a Domain)

Netmeeting Remote Desktop Sharing (disabled for extra security)

Remote Desktop Help Session Manager (disabled for extra security)

Remote Procedure Call Locater

Remote Registry (disabled for extra security)

Routing & Remote Access (disabled for extra security)

Server

SSDP Discovery Service (this is for the utterly pointless"Universal P'n'P", & leaves TCP Port 5000 wide open)

TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper

Telnet (disabled for extra security)

Universal Plug and Play Device Host

Upload Manager

Windows Time

Wireless Zero Configuration (for wireless networks)

Workstation

If you want a defrag software tool. A registry cleaner is a great piece of software that will perform a defrag regularly and optimize your PC for performance and speed. 

However, be careful to not uncheck any vital programs that could halt your PC startup. If this happens just simply restart your computer in "Safe Mode" and re-enable the program and services. Also remember to close all applications. Open applications are will not get defragmented

PROJECT #2:Speed Up Windows.

Clean Your Registry   Organizing and cleaning Windows registry is one of the best ways to trouble shoot a slow computer. Usually this action alone will reward you with significant increase in PC performance.

Speed Up Windows menu loading time-- Cutting down on the load time it takes for menus is one the best ways to trouble shooting a slow computer in Windows. B 

How To make menus load faster

1. Start

2. Click Run

3 .Type Regedit then click Ok

4. Find HKEY_CURRENT_USERcontrol PanelDesktop

5. Select MenuShowDelay

6. Right click and select Modify

6. Reduce the number to around 100

Speed up Application load times-- Trouble shooting a slow computer can be done by cutting down on Application load time by using a faster access variable.

1.      Click Start

2.      Click Run

  3.   Type regedit

Find this registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

SYSTEM

CurrentControlSet

Control

Session Manager

Memory Management

refetchParameters

4.Change the value of EnablePrefetcher, from its default setting of which is 3 to 5,and then restart your computer.

With the above mention I bet you are now enjoying the speed and click through of your PC

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Computer Has a Black Screen (BSOD)

Computer Black Screen Of Death can be frustrating Sometimes

There are two types of computer black screens that can appear in Windows. 

• One where the computer will not boot up but you have a beep sequence sounding to let you know what the problem could be,
• The other has nothing at all. No beeps, no cursor, no logo screen, and no choice to boot to safe mode or access the bios.
• If your computer will not boot up and you get a beep sequence, that doesn't mean you are good to go however, it is a step in the right direction towards solving this problem. 

This is a message from your computer that can be understood by looking up your BIOS(the brand) beep code.

 For example you may have an Award Bios, Ami Bios, Phoenix BIOS, Compaq, Dell, or Acer Bios. This list goes on and on.  You can search for Bios beep codes in Google.

 Here is an example of results in Google search Search results for “bios beep codes”

If you heard a single beep, then the computer posted, and the CPU is OK. POST= Power On Self Test  is procedure the computer goes through on starting to ensure all is well.

When your computer has a black screen in windows, and absolutely nothing else, this is where the challenge begins. Sometimes the fans and the CPU seems to be running.

It would be good to have a replacement part for basically any computer component at your fingertips.  If you do not have these tools then you will need to try and find the errors manually.

Common things that can happen when your computer has a black screen in Windows:

(1). When the computer is booting up, it sound like it is booting as the CPU fan is running and the lights are on. 

It also finds the CD ROM but it won’t boot from a CD either.

(2). Sometimes when you have a computer black screen on startup and the power switch light will be green and then turns to orange or amber.

Everything seems to be running but you can’t see anything on the screen, not even a flashing cursor. Your black screen in Windows has occurred before the Windows logo screen.

Some common causes of a computer black screen in Windows:

HERE ARE SOME BASIC CAUSE AND SOLUTION

(1). Starting Windows Without Taking note of the displayed error:

If you see the screen that tells you your computer had an error, do not choose to start normally, choose to start in safe mode now. See what is safe mode. This is your chance to go the safe way. Many people rush and press to start Windows normally and sometimes this causes a serious problem.

(2). Where is your Monitor plugged in? “My PC screen is black”

The first and most obvious reason for a computer appearing to run but you cannot see the video is the monitor. A common mistake is to plug the monitor into the on-board video plug when you actually have a PCI or AGP video card installed.

 Trust me I have done this myself. Simply move the plug to the correct position. If you see two blue monitor plugs at the back of the computer or even a blue plug and a HDMI port then try using a different plug.

Obviously you should also check to see if the monitor plugged is actually in firmly. It could have been knocked out if it was not correctly positioned in the first place.

(3). Failing Display adapter or video card can cause a black screen in windows:

Most of the time you can tell if your computer video card is deteriorating by seeing little tell tale signs. Lines appearing or flashing can sometimes occur, however sometimes nothing happens at all. You might turn your computer on and have the dreaded black screen. You can try removing your video card and using onboard video, or replacing the video card to see if that is the problem.

(4). Plugged PC into a different monitor or even a TV:

 When the screen resolution is not compatible which actually gives the computer are serious black screen.

 Restart and press F8. This will take me to the the menu where you will choose enable VGA mode or something similar.

(5).The next reason the computer will not boot up is RAM…or memory:

This can be the cause when your computer has a black screen in Windows.

If your memory is not seated properly, is damaged, or even absent altogether, this can cause a black screen.

If you have no memory installed at all, some computers make no sounds and just show a black screen on startup.

When your computer gets a black screen only sometimes, it usually means your ram is on the way out For example if you boot your computer and it doesn’t work, then go back an hour later, and it does work, your memory is playing up. 

You can try taking the ram out, gently cleaning it with an antistatic cloth, and replacing it. This may solve your problem. If it does not, then you should try running your computer with another compatible stick of ram installed.

(6). Black screen on startup with an amber flashing light

A flashing amber light along with your black screen on startup can be a few things.

• Not enough power getting to the motherboard.
• A dead power supply.
• A bent pin or shorted out USB port causing a problem.
• Computer black screen after installing new hardware

Often when computer users install hardware in order to upgrade their own computers they run into problems. If you have just performed an upgrade and then get a black screen, the answer is obvious.

Some hardware components may not be compatible with the others in your system. And of course there is always the risk of static electricity damaging your components when you are not an experienced computer repair person.

You might just be installing a new piece of RAM but the best way to troubleshoot this is to go back to where you started from. Always start from the beginning. If your computer was working and you installed something, then take it back out. Think about what you are doing and try again.

This has nothing to with getting a black screen in Windows, as sometimes you have not even installed Windows yet. The hardware must be compatible together and also must be installed correctly.

(7). Leaving a bootable usb flash drive connected to your computer

Yes this can confuse your computer and it won’t know where to boot up. When your computer has a black screen on startup from doing this and you realize this is the problem and remove the USB, the computer just continues to boot normally..this sometimes happens because a computer sometimes recognizes a USB as a CD drive and tries to boot to it. This is the easiest cause of a black screen in Windows as you can simply just take it out and restart your computer.

keyboard. This is why having a black screen in Windows as a crazy amount of causes and solutions. I really did not expect this one to come out of the woodwork.

Corrupted User Account 

If you have logged into Windows, so you actually saw the login screen, then logged into Windows, this can mean a few different things. One is that it can be a corrupted user account. In this case it would be handy to have another user account to login to. Then you would be able to tell straight away if that was the problem or not. If you can log into another account you will be able to access the corrupted user account through the main hard drive which is usually called C: drive. You will see a folder called “users” and then there will be another folder for the actual username.

If your computer has black screen but you can see one small flashing cursor, I see this as a good sign! It usually means your computer is ok to be formatted. It can also mean that you should try to repair the boot sector first. 

How to repair a damaged boot sector.

Simply Insert your Bootable disc or drive then boot from that disc / drive once it load the interface simply choose the "Repair option"

There are many other reason you can have a Black Screen Of Death on Your PC, above are the common cause. “Happy DIY”

(8). Corrupting the Boot Sector:

A black screen on startup can be of so many things! I have learned this lesson the hard way. Never turn off the computer when it is half way through the boot procedure. Even when it is taking forever, or having a major problem you must let it run through if possible. Interrupting it once may be ok, but twice or three times is a no no. After you have carelessly restarted and shutdown a few times the black screen may appear. But this time it may be beyond repair for the average computer user.

Here are some other cause: 

Your CPU is not correctly seated

If your computer has a black screen after transporting one place to another, this is the first place I look. Transporting a working computer, and then not working with a black screen = dislodging the CPU. You can fix this easily by removing the CPU fan and carefully replacing it back in its spot. You may also have to replace some thermal paste between the cpu and heat sink as it stops the cpu from overheating. Be very careful not to bend any pins when dealing with your computer CPU.

Keyboard Faulty

This one surprised me because when there is a problem with the keyboard the computer still boots and says that there is no keyboard detected on the screen. Well this didn’t happen for me. I had a keyboard with a bent pin on the cable, so when it was plugged into the computer, it just plugged in normally. Then the computer black screen on startup appeared, you could here it starting up but no posting beeps, no display, nothing. I even swapped monitors around until finally I tested the keyboard and found the bent pin. I never thought to look there because of the usual default message that appears on the screen when there is something wrong with your 

keyboard. This is why having a black screen in Windows as a crazy amount of causes and solutions. I really did not expect this one to come out of the woodwork.

Corrupted User Account 

If you have logged into Windows, so you actually saw the login screen, then logged into Windows, this can mean a few different things. One is that it can be a corrupted user account. In this case it would be handy to have another user account to login to. Then you would be able to tell straight away if that was the problem or not. If you can log into another account you will be able to access the corrupted user account through the main hard drive which is usually called C: drive. You will see a folder called “users” and then there will be another folder for the actual username.

If your computer has black screen but you can see one small flashing cursor, I see this as a good sign! It usually means your computer is ok to be formatted. It can also mean that you should try to repair the boot sector first. 

How to repair a damaged boot sector.

Simply Insert your Bootable disc or drive then boot from that disc / drive once it load the interface simply choose the "Repair option"

There are many other reason you can have a Black Screen Of Death on Your PC, above are the common cause. “Happy DIY”

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