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How to fix error 0x8007045b in Windows 11
ERROR_SHUTDOWN_IN_PROGRESS: System shutdown in progress.
Fix based on community reports and expert analysis. Last verified: 2026-08-13
· How we verify fixes
| Error Code | 0x8007045b |
|---|---|
| Affected System | Windows 11 (Microsoft) |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Estimated Time | 15 min |
| Requires Admin Rights | ⚠️ Yes |
| Requires Reboot | 🔄 Yes |
Solution Steps
- 1 Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager. Look for any programs that are 'Not responding' or using high CPU. Right-click them and select 'End task'. This clears any stuck processes that might be interfering with shutdown.
- 2 Press Windows key + R, type 'cmd', then press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open Command Prompt as administrator. Type 'shutdown /a' and press Enter. This aborts any pending shutdown that might be causing the error.
- 3 Press Windows key + I to open Settings, go to System → Recovery, and under 'Advanced startup' click 'Restart now'. This will restart your PC in a clean state, clearing any temporary shutdown issues.
- 4 If the error occurs during Windows Update, go to Settings → Windows Update → Update history, and check if a restart is pending. If so, restart your PC and try the update again.
- 5 Run the Windows Update troubleshooter: Settings → System → Troubleshoot → Other troubleshooters → Windows Update → Run. This tool automatically finds and fixes common update problems.
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