Alternatively, you can read about how to fix this app is preventing shutdown on Windows 11.
What is AutoEndTasks?
Windows Autoendtask is a feature that automatically ends tasks or processes that are not closing correctly when the system is shutting down. This feature helps prevent system crashes or data loss that may occur if unresponsive applications are allowed to continue running indefinitely. Furthermore, AutoEndTasks sets a time limit for the application or process to shut down gracefully when the system is shutting down. If the application does not respond within the set time limit, Windows will automatically terminate it to ensure a smooth system shutdown. However, you can turn the feature off or on depending on your preferences. So, we will take you through the steps involved without posing any threat to your computer.
How can I turn on or off AutoEndTasks?
1. Enable and disable AutoEndTasks for all users
You can use the Registry Editor to enable and disable AutoEndTasks on Windows for all users. Further, if the Windows Registry Editing has been disabled by the administrator, do not hesitate to check out our article on it.
2. Enable and disable AutoEndTasks for current users
The above steps show how to turn off AutoEndTasks for Windows 10 & 11 for current user accounts. In addition, it is important to learn what the Windows Registry Editor in Windows 11 is and how to navigate it to prevent issues. Further, a similar article on fixing Windows if it’s not properly shutting down on your device might interest you for more reading. Also, do not hesitate to check our detailed guide about disabling programs that still need to close alerts in Windows. Should you have further questions or suggestions on this guide, kindly drop them in the comments section.
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