IPhoto update is taking longer so i can't shut down my computer.

Hi
I updated my iPhoto but has taken longer hours to complete. As such am not able to sigh out. All i get is "Your computer can't be shut down now, because the software is being updated".
What could be the solution.
Thanks in advance

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