If Your Windows Shut Down Screen Becomes Stuck

Shutting down Windows is supposed to be a quick process, but users sometimes find that the “Shutting Down…”

screen becomes stuck for several minutes. This is often caused by the page file, a file on the hard drive that stores

overflow data from RAM and, if it’s set to be cleared at shutdown, can slow the process.

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Note: The page file represents a potential security hole. If someone

were to steal your drive, they could look at the page file to try and see

what you were working on. This isn’t a concern for most people, but it

may be an issue if you handle sensitive information.