There are few reports of an unknown process, ApntEX.exe running in Task Manager, while others of Elara software is preventing Windows from Shutting Down. If you too are encountering this problem, then you may assume that it is possibly a virus as the process has popped out of nowhere. Although the original Elara app Windows 10 is not malicious, its background process might be corrupted or replaced by malware. The first indicator of an infection is that it slows down your PC and finally destroys the machine. As a result, it is critical to figure out if malware has infected Elara app process. In this post, we will go over how Elara software works, why it prevents Windows shutdown, and how to fix it.
How to Fix Elara Software Preventing Shutdown on Windows 10
Hundreds of little components from hundreds of different small manufacturers are used by all PC manufacturers in their systems. Because many manufacturers employ these components in their products, they are found in a variety of different brands, including HP, Samsung, and Dell. Elara software is used to control one of these components, which is linked to the touchpad on a laptop.
- Because its primary purpose is to facilitate touchpad operation、それは only available on laptops.
- It is an application that comes プリインストール Dell, Toshiba, and Sony PCs.
- このプログラムは、 インストールされた プログラムファイルフォルダ with the PC touchpad driver. It may be incorporated as part of your PC touchpad driver rather than being a separate driver or software.
- ApntEX.exe is the process that may be found in the Task Manager.
When attempting to shut down or log out after installing Elara software on your PC, your may face the following errors:
- Elara app Windows 10 stops Windows from shutting down.
- The software stops Windows from resuming.
- Windows is prevented from logging off by Elara program.
Other PC issues, such as inability to execute legitimate programs, general PCslowness, installation of unfamiliar apps, sluggish Internet connection, and so on, are commonly followed by these errors.
Why does Elara App Prevent Windows from Shutting Down?
Elara App Windows 10, which is constantly running in the background, may prevent Windows from shutting down. When Windows OS shuts down, it terminates all background processes. However, if the operating system determines that a process is sensitive, it cancels the shutdown and notifies you that a sensitive background task exists. If the Apntex.exe process is not infected, it is not recommended that Elara software be removed. It is possible that removing Elara will cause the touchpad to malfunction. Instead, you may use the Windows registry repair we have discussed in this guide.
Method 1: End Apntex.exe via Task Manager
Elara app Windows often starts a background process called Apntex.exe. This procedure has nothing to do with Shutdown avoidance. It is conceivable, though, that the App has been replaced with malware. This might happen to any software executing on your PC. It is a good idea to start scanning with an antivirus or anti-malware program.
However, if you only want to solve this problem temporarily, use Task Manager to terminate this process.
注: This may cause your touchpad to malfunction, so make sure you have a mouse available as a backup.
1。 押す Ctrl + Shift + Escキー 一緒に開く Task Manager
2。 に行く 詳細 tab, scroll down and locate the Apntex.exe process from the list
3.を右クリックします Apntex.exe プロセス 選択して 終了タスク、以下に示すように。
The process will be closed for a brief period, Check whether Elara software preventing shutdown issue is rectified or not.
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Method 2: Create AutoEndTasks Registry Key
Sometimes when shutting down, your Windows OS will prompt you to close all the applications to proceed further. It will display the Force Shut down button to ask for your permission to do so. If we enable AutoEndTasks, all your applications will be closed automatically without the prompting Window asking for your permission. This will close and terminate Elara software as well. Here’s how to create AutoEndTask registry key in order to fix this issue:
1。 押す Windows + Rキー 同時に開く ラン ダイアログボックス。
2。 タイプ regeditを をクリックし OK, as shown, to launch レジストリエディタ.
3。 クリック 有り、で ユーザーアカウント制御 プロンプト。
注: Back up your registry first so that you can easily restore it if something goes wrong.
4。 クリック File 選択して 輸出 to create a backup, as depicted below.
5. 次に、次の場所に移動します。 HKEY_CURRENT_USERControlのPanelDesktop セクションに レジストリエディタ.
6. ここで、 空きスペース 右側のペインで、 新規> DWORD (32 ビット) 値 以下に示すように。
7。 をセットする 値のデータ: 〜へ 1 と入力します 値の名前: as AutoEndTasks文字列.
8. To save changes, click OK そしてPCを再起動します。
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方法 3: デバイス ドライバーを更新する
If the above method did not work for you, try updating your device drivers and check your Elara software preventing shutdown issue is fixed or not. Follow the given steps to update Network adapter drivers:
1.ヒット ウィンドウズキー、タイプ デバイスマネージャ、をクリックします Open.
2. Double-click on the device section (e.g. ネットワークアダプター) to expand it.
3. を右クリックします。 デバイスドライバ (例えば WAN ミニポート (IKEv2))と選択 ドライバの更新 メニューから。
4。 選択 ドライバーを自動的に検索 to update the driver automatically.
5A. If a new driver is found, the system will automatically install it and prompt you to restart your PC.
5B. If a notification stating best drivers for your device are already installed is displayed, click on Windows Update で更新されたドライバーを検索する オプションを選択します。
6。 の中に Windows Updateの ウィンドウ、クリック オプションの更新を表示する 右ペインに表示されます。
7. の横のボックスにチェックを入れます ドライバ that you need to install and then, click on the ダウンロードしてインストール ボタンが強調表示されます。
8. Repeat the same for Graphics drivers as well.
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方法 4: Windows OS を更新する
Make sure your PC has the most recent Windows OS upgrades installed. As a reminder, Microsoft releases Windows updates regularly to improve the system reliability and resolve other bugs.
1。 押す Windows key + I keys 同時に開く 設定.
2。 選択する 更新とセキュリティ 設定を行います。
3。 の中に Windows Updateの メニュー、クリック アップデートの確認 右ペインに表示されます。
4A. If there is not any update it will show the message: あなたは最新です.
4B. If there is update available, click on [今すぐインストール button to install the update and 再起動 あなたのPC.
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よくある質問(FAQ)
Q1. Is it possible to remove Elara from my device?
Ans。 Elara application should not be uninstalled. Because, as previously said, it is not malicious software. It is a device driver that is in charge of the functioning of laptop mouse touchpad. It is also conceivable that uninstalling it from your laptop can cause some troubles with the operation. However, it only occurs 2-3 times while closing down the PC. We recommend that you attempt the solutions listed above.
Q2. Is Elara application a virus?
Ans。 The original Elara application, on the other hand, ウイルスではありません. There is still a chance that malware will be introduced into or replace the application, which may happen when you download the executable file from a third-party source.
Q3. Why is an app blocking Windows 10 from shutting down?
Ans。 日時 programs with unsaved data are still active on Windows, this app obstructing shutdown box is displayed. Then, you get the option of saving and closing the program or closing it without saving anything. As a result, before shutting down Windows, you must end all apps that have unsaved data open in them.
Q4. How can I uninstall Elara Windows 10 app?
回答: 探すことから始めます コントロールパネル in the Start menu. Click プログラムをアンインストールする in the Programs section. Look for エララ software or any other suspicious entries in the list of installed programs. アンインストールする each one by one until the OK button appears.
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