How to force close an app on Windows: A Complete GuideUpdated 19 days ago

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To force close an app on Windows, start by opening the Task Manager. You can do this quickly by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc or by right-clicking the Taskbar at the bottom of your screen and selecting Task Manager from the menu.

Key Highlights: Force Close an App on Windows

• What is Force Closing: Force closing an app is used to close unresponsive or frozen applications, restoring system performance.
• Using Task Manager: Open Task Manager with Ctrl + Shift + Esc, find the app under the Processes tab, and select End Task to force close.
• Alt + F4 Shortcut: Press Alt + F4 while the app is selected to close the active window or app.
• Using Command Prompt: Type `tasklist` in CMD, find the app’s name, and use `taskkill /f /im "AppName"` to terminate the process.
• Using Settings (Windows 10/11): Navigate to Settings > Apps, find the app, and click Terminate or End Task.
• Using PowerShell: Open PowerShell, find the app’s process, and use the command `Stop-Process -Name "AppName" -Force` to close it.
• Restarting the Computer: If nothing works, restart your computer to automatically close all unresponsive apps.

Force closing is an effective way to manage frozen apps and keep your Windows PC running smoothly.