Possible solutions found
Others had to switch to a more complicated fix. In the execution bar you have to start after the “Group Policy Editor” by entering the command “gpedit.msc”. Then open “Computer Settings”> “Windows Settings “>” Security Settings “>” Local Policies “. There you activate the” User Account Control “and activate the option that all actions should be carried out with admin rights. Now enter” gpupdate / force “in the execution bar. Then start the computer new by pressing the Windows key and R and entering “shutdown -r”.
End of Support
However, enabling admin rights for all actions is a potential security risk, as hackers could easily take control of the system. Another method that worked for some users was to press CTRL + ALT + Remove. Then the red “shut down“Button can be activated.
Microsoft confirmed to Bleeping Computers that the problem was being actively investigated. Actually had Microsoft support for Windows 7 discontinued on 14 January. However, since the last update had brought with it a bug with which the desktop wallpaper disappeared Microsoft another update after. It is currently still unclear whether Windows 7 users can expect an update again.
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