Related: #15920, #16072

Steps to reproduce:

In the context of the relevant issue:

NVDA+q, Exits NVDA

Actual behavior:

The nvda.exe process did not exit in time, but the log marked NVDA Exit. starting a new instance of NVDA in this case would not destroy the remaining nvda.exe either. It is also possible to experience a slow or frozen NVDA.

Expected behavior:

nvda.exe exits in a timely manner

NVDA logs, crash dumps and other attachments:

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System configuration

NVDA installed/portable/running from source:

maybe all

NVDA version:

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It's possible that most versions

Windows version:

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Name and version of other software in use when reproducing the issue:

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Other information about your system:

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Other questions

Does the issue still occur after restarting your computer?

yes

Have you tried any other versions of NVDA? If so, please report their behaviors.

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If NVDA add-ons are disabled, is your problem still occurring?

yes

Does the issue still occur after you run the COM Registration Fixing Tool in NVDA's tools menu?

yes