Q: windows 8 running very slow and not shutting down

Running Windows 8 on bootcamp on MBP mid 2012. Windows applications running slow and windows does not shut down (keeps showing shutting down but never shuts down)

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2012), OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)

Posted on Mar 9, 2016 8:51 AM

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Loner T Mar 9, 2016 11:44 AM in response to ISSHAH
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Mar 9, 2016 11:44 AM in response to ISSHAH

Do you have all BC drivers installed?
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ISSHAH Mar 9, 2016 4:26 PM in response to Loner T
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Mar 9, 2016 4:26 PM in response to Loner T

I think all BC drivers should be installed (although I don't know how to check that) since I am using bootcamp since a year and never had this problem before. Also, there is enough space in bootcamp as well as OS partitions so that should not be a problem. If you know how to check BC drivers are fine, let me know. Thanks for replying !
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Loner T Mar 9, 2016 4:58 PM in response to ISSHAH
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Mar 9, 2016 4:58 PM in response to ISSHAH

Are you able to Boot Camp: Set the default operating system ?
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ISSHAH Mar 9, 2016 5:55 PM in response to Loner T
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Mar 9, 2016 5:55 PM in response to Loner T

I am able to do that in OS however I cannot find boot camp settings on Windows. I searched "Boot Camp" on search bar but could not find it.
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Loner T Mar 9, 2016 7:19 PM in response to ISSHAH
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Mar 9, 2016 7:19 PM in response to ISSHAH

Do you have a Boot Camp item in Control Panel -> System? If it is missing, it indicates the BC drivers are not properly installed.

From Install Windows 7 and earlier on your Mac using Boot Camp - Apple Support, download Boot Camp Support Software 5.1.5621 to a USB flash drive, and switch to Windows. Once in Windows, connect this USB, and run the setup.exe from Bootcamp folder and then test Windows performance, functionality and features.
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ISSHAH Mar 10, 2016 9:32 AM in response to Loner T
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Mar 10, 2016 9:32 AM in response to Loner T

I reinstalled the driver as suggested but still the issue persists (Windows running very slow and not shutting down). Moreover the OS is also running unusually slow. I did apple extended hard drive test last night but it showed it was fine.
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Loner T Mar 10, 2016 10:07 AM in response to ISSHAH
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Mar 10, 2016 10:07 AM in response to ISSHAH

You will need to run Windows Task Manager and check what is causing it to slow down. Usually, Antivirus software or Firewall software can cause significant slowdowns.
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