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New Windows 11 setting lets users kill stubborn apps instantly from taskbar | But the "End Task" button cannot terminate system processes such as File Explorer


For years, the standard response to a frozen app was either to reboot the system or summon Task Manager – often by pressing Ctrl + Alt +...

In a nutshell: Microsoft has quietly introduced a powerful new feature to Windows 11, allowing users to deal with unresponsive applications faster. For years, the standard response to a frozen app was either to reboot the system or summon Task Manager – often by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete – and hunt through the list of running processes to find and terminate the problematic program. Additionally, users should be aware that using "End Task" is akin to pulling the plug: any unsaved data in the forcibly closed application will be lost, as the app is not given a chance to save its state or perform cleanup routines.

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