Task Host Is Stopping Background Task

Task Host Is Stopping Background Task

When I go to shut down, I get Task Host is Stopping Background Task followed by, Microsoft/Windows/DeviceDirectoryClient/RegisteredUserDevice. I have no idea what this is referring to.

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That's a windows program. Don't worry about it being a virus damaging your system.

When you shut down your system, Task Host ensues that programs previously running were closed properly to avoid data and program corruption.

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