Windows tip: using the taskbar killer feature

If your software freezes and can’t be closed the usual way, you can force it to close. There are several ways to do this. Complicated ones such as using commands in the PowerShell or Command Prompt – and easier ones such as using Task Manager. However, the simplest method is to right-click on the desired app in the taskbar then left-click on End Task.

To use this quick method, you need to activate it in the Windows settings first. How? Navigate to System > For developers and activate the End Task option:

Once activated, the new End Task entry appears in the context menu after right-clicking on an app in the taskbar.

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