How to End a Program on a PC
Press Alt+Ctrl+Del keys simultaneously, and keep them pressed until you see a window open., Select the program from the list of open tasks., With the unresponsive task highlighted, click on the 'End Process' button at the bottom of the window., The...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Press Alt+Ctrl+Del keys simultaneously
This is called the Task Manager.
Note:
In the new OS, Windows 7, a screen comes up with a number of options.
Just click on 'Start Task Manager'. , Also understand that although the name of the task may be unclear, there is also a description column through which you may identify your hanging program. , When prompted, click 'Yes'. , Please note that unsaved changes to most programs will be lost. -
Step 2: and keep them pressed until you see a window open.
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Step 3: Select the program from the list of open tasks.
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Step 4: With the unresponsive task highlighted
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Step 5: click on the 'End Process' button at the bottom of the window.
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Step 6: The program is closed.
Detailed Guide
This is called the Task Manager.
Note:
In the new OS, Windows 7, a screen comes up with a number of options.
Just click on 'Start Task Manager'. , Also understand that although the name of the task may be unclear, there is also a description column through which you may identify your hanging program. , When prompted, click 'Yes'. , Please note that unsaved changes to most programs will be lost.
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