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How to Force Close on Windows: A Complete GuideUpdated 3 months ago

To force close a program in Windows, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc, open Task Manager, select the program, and click "End Task." Alternatively, press Alt + F4 while the program is active or use the taskkill command in Command Prompt. These methods help close unresponsive apps quickly.

Key Highlights: Force Close an Application on Windows

  • Using Task Manager

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager. Locate the unresponsive app under the Processes tab and click End Task to force close it.

  • Using Alt + F4

Select the frozen app window and press Alt + F4 to close it. If not responding, use Ctrl + Alt + Del to open Task Manager and end the task.

  • Using Command Prompt

Open Command Prompt and type `tasklist` to find the app’s process. Use the `taskkill /f /im processname` command to force close it.

  • Using PowerShell

Open PowerShell as administrator, type `Get-Process` to list processes. Use `Stop-Process -Name processname -Force` to terminate the unresponsive app.

  • System Restart (Last Resort)

If other methods fail, press Ctrl + Alt + Del and choose Restart to close all apps.

Force closing apps can help when they freeze, but it may cause data loss, so use with caution.

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