The mystery of the blank “app preventing Windows shutdown” — Microsoft engineer explains they were never meant to be seen

According to comments on Reddit posts dating back years, many users have been perplexed by a mysterious program that prevents Windows from shutting down. However, Microsoft veteran Raymond Chen recently explained the reasoning behind this secretive, nameless window that blocks Windows shutdown in his ongoing “Old New Thing” series.

“Unstoppable?” ChatGPT Surges to 700 million Weekly Users as Rivals Race to Compete

Unexpected individuals are now integrating AI into their daily lives, casually stating, “I’ll just use ChatGPT,” instead of the traditional, “I’ll look it up on Google.” Some people are even using AI assistants for emotional support, with ChatGPT being a popular choice. However, there have been criticisms regarding the overly friendly and flattering nature of its GPT-4o model.