How to Close a Program That Is Not Responding in Windows
Press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+Esc., Click on the unresponsive program., Click End Task.
3 Steps
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Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+Esc.
This will open Task Manager.
Alternatively, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, then click on "Start Task Manager."
It should become highlighted.
If there are additional unresponsive programs, Ctrl+Click on the additional programs.
Any action you initiate will be performed on all the highlighted items and only on the highlighted items. , The computer will try to shut down the selected program(s). -
Step 2: Click on the unresponsive program.
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Step 3: Click End Task.
Detailed Guide
This will open Task Manager.
Alternatively, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, then click on "Start Task Manager."
It should become highlighted.
If there are additional unresponsive programs, Ctrl+Click on the additional programs.
Any action you initiate will be performed on all the highlighted items and only on the highlighted items. , The computer will try to shut down the selected program(s).
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