How to Force a Program to Close (Windows)
Use the Force Close shortcut., Terminate a program from the Command Prompt.
2 Steps
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Easy
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Use the Force Close shortcut.
Press Alt + F4 to attempt to force close the active window.
You will usually not be asked to confirm this action. -
Step 2: Terminate a program from the Command Prompt.
If you know the program file name, you can quickly force it to close through the Command Prompt.
Open the Command Prompt and type taskkill /im filename.exe You can open the Command Prompt by pressing the Windows key + R and typingcmd.
Detailed Guide
Press Alt + F4 to attempt to force close the active window.
You will usually not be asked to confirm this action.
If you know the program file name, you can quickly force it to close through the Command Prompt.
Open the Command Prompt and type taskkill /im filename.exe You can open the Command Prompt by pressing the Windows key + R and typingcmd.
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