How to Force-Quit Applications in Windows
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When you see a message saying an app isn't responding, or it just stops with no warning, don't panic. You have options to force quit on Windows and get back to work or play.
- Try to close the application directly
- Close window via the app's Taskbar icon
- Press Alt+F4
- Close the app using Task Manager
- Use the Taskkill command
- Terminate an app in Windows 11
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