Shutdown problem Windows 7

When trying to restart Windows 7, it holds and says that "A program is running that is preventing shutdown - Force Restart? Y/N"

How can I find and be rid of whichever program or programs are doing this, and why is it happening?
 
It happens because a program is doing something and isn't yet ready to close. So, it holds up the shutdown process.

You can start by opening a command window (Start, Run, 'cmd') and typing tasklist. Paste that stuff here, and we might give you tips.
 
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