Waiting For Background Programs To Close- Windows 7

[synoptic12]

Hi,

I'm seeking some assistance for the above, "Waiting For Background Programs To Close".

1. Searched for a 'keylogger' and found nothing.
2. Checked registry value as that being '0'.
3. Used Ccleaner
4. Checked event logs.
5. Checked Task Manager to see all running programs. Could not locate any unknown programs running, (blank). Checked the processes and found mostly Google Chrome taking the most percentage.
6. I've tried practically everything, short of 'recovery'.

Is this a hardware or software issue, and could the lag be associated with a 'stubborn' program waiting to close? This facet just came about with no warning. No new programs were installed. Running Windows 7, i-5 650, 4gb memory. Symantec Endpoint employed. After viewing many technical forums, I notice this has been an ongoing issue for many years; some blaming Microsoft for the problem.

Any and all assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[code65536]

What does Process Explorer say?

 

[synoptic12]

What does Process Explorer say?

Thank you very much. This is quite in depth, and somewhat vague, as to the issue I'm experiencing. I was merely looking for the root cause with some assistance. However, your meaning does hold some value.

 

[riahc3]

I usually do a

shutdown /t 1 /f /s

To avoid this

 

[Steltek]

Are there any errors in your Windows system log or Application log? If you have a hanging application or service, you might find more information there to identify it. Just note the system time when you shut down, then restart and check the logs as of that time.

 

[R0H1T]

Thank you very much. This is quite in depth, and somewhat vague, as to the issue I'm experiencing. I was merely looking for the root cause with some assistance. However, your meaning does hold some value.

OR you can try something better like Process Hacker :thumbsup:

It could also have to do with the pagefile, if you have it turned on, as clearing the Windows paging file during shutdown will dramatically slowdown that process. I suggest you check for hidden/unresponsive processes at first & then look for some registry hacks that may have caused this issue.

 

[HOSED]

If none of the above excellent suggestions help, I suggest using system restore to roll back your OS to a time when the issue did not exist. I was having a vaguely related issue and ended up disabling a Bluetooth program to fix.
Does your system eventually shutdown? Do you have to click an OK box during the shutdown process?

 

[synoptic12]

I wish to thank everyone for the assistance. I performed a system recovery. When the issue was present, I did not have system restore enabled. I believe that it may have been a microsoft program which was continually running. I tried several times to uncheck this from the task manager, but it kept returning checked.

Upon completing recovery, I now have system restore enabled. However, a slower boot time comes with this feature. Before recovery, my computer (i-650) was booting up in about a minute after log on. Now, it takes 2 minutes to boot. Would any know if system restore is responsible?

Problem: After boot up, after log on (sign in with password), windows desktop buffers about a minute, then screen turns black for an additional minute (while buffering), then desktop appears. I never had this problem before recovery. I would like to add, that I had some issues with installing updates, certain ones. Symantec endpoint is employed, possibly being a problem. Whether the (DOS) 'Denial of Service' was responsible, or Endpoint itself is uncertain. Once disabling Endpoint, updates were installed.

Again, I would very much appreciate some assistance regarding 'system restore'. All drivers are updated, including BIOS. Performed SFC/Scannow and found nothing.

 

[Ketchup]

If you Run 'msconfig', what all is in your startup.

 

[synoptic12]

If you Run 'msconfig', what all is in your startup.

Only Symantec Endpoint is enabled upon start-up.