How Do I Kill a Frozen Program in Windows 11?
The easiest and quickest way to close a locked up or frozen program when running Windows 11 is with the traditional keyboard shortcut of Alt+F4. When pressed simultaneously, they should immediately close down a non-responsive application. If nothing happens immediately, wait a few seconds, as it may just take a moment to perform the command, especially if the application has frozen. Press one more time if you’re unsure if it took effect, but beware of pressing it many times in a row, as you could inadvertently close down other programs as well.
How Do I Close a Window That Is Not Responding?
If the above method doesn’t work, the next best way to try closing down an app that’s not responding is to use the Task Manager.
How Do I Force Quit in Windows 11 Without Task Manager?
If you can’t or don’t want to use Task Manager, one other method you can use is the Windows Run service and the taskkill command.
How Do I Force Quit a Program That Isn’t Responding?
Following the steps above are the best methods to force a frozen program that isn’t responding to restart or quit. If you get really stuck or your entire Windows 11 PC won’t respond, you may have to perform a reboot of the whole system.
