Apps, also known as programs, make up the core of the Windows 10 user experience. Different types of apps allow users to get a wide range of tasks done, from word processing to web browsing to gaming. When you're done using an app, you'll probably want to close it.
- Before you start: Be sure to save any unsaved data in the app you plan to close. You'll be interrupted to during the process if you don't.
EditSteps
EditClosing Apps in Regular (Desktop) Mode
- Use the button window control.
- Move your mouse to the top-right. Be sure to hover over the button.
- Watch for it to turn . It should happen instantaneously.
- Click it. The app will close.
- Right-click the taskbar icon. Right-clicking the taskbar brings up a list of options, including the ability to close the window(s).
- Locate the icon of the app you wish to close.
- Right-click the app icon.
- Click . It's the option closest to the icon.
- Note: The option will be listed as if the app has multiple windows open and you've configured the icons to combine. You can configure this setting in "Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > "Combine taskbar buttons" dropdown".
- Use the Task View window.
- Click the taskbar task view icon. It's to the right of the search bar/icon. Alternatively, press together.
- Locate the app you wish to close.
- Move your pointer to the top-right of the app preview, parallel to the title.
- Click the button. It'll turn when highlighted.
- End the task via Task Manager. Ending tasks in Task Manager has been commonly used to close frozen apps since Windows 9x.[1]
- Open Task Manager. Right-click an empty spot on the taskbar and click .
- Ensure you're in the advanced view. If so, you'll see a collection of tabs towards the top. If you find yourself in the simplified view, click "More details" at the bottom.
- Ensure you're on the tab.
- Click an app from below the "Apps" header.
- Click from the bottom-right. The app should close within a few seconds.
- Use the title bar context menu.
- Right-click the title bar of the app.
- Choose . It's at the bottom of the menu.
- Use the keys. Pressing these two keys will close the currently selected app window. Unselected windows won't be affected.
EditClosing Apps in Tablet Mode
- Use the button window control.
- Tap the button at the top-right of your screen. Note: The window control for Windows Store apps is hidden until provoked (only by a mouse).
- Tap it. The app will close and the full screen Start menu will open.
- Pull the app's title bar to the bottom of the screen. This was introduced as the way to close Windows 8 Metro apps.[2] It's slightly different in Windows 10—there is no flip animation. Just pull the title bar to the bottom of the screen and release.
- Use the Task View window.
- Click the taskbar task view icon. It's to the right of the search bar/icon. Alternatively, press together.
- Locate the app you wish to close. From here, you can drag it to the bottom or continue reading.
- Press and hold on the app preview.
- Choose .
- Use Task Manager. Ending tasks in Task Manager has been commonly used to close frozen apps since Windows 9x.[3]
- Press the Cortana/search icon on the taskbar.
- Search for .
- Choose the matching result.
- Task Manager: Alternatively, right-click the listing and click from the context menu.
- Tap from the bottom-right. The app should close within a few seconds.
- Use the title bar context menu.
- Hold down and release the title bar of the app.
- Choose . It's at the bottom of the menu.
- Use the taskbar app icon context menu.
- Press and hold the taskbar.
- Ensure there is a check mark next to . If not, tap it.
- Locate the icon of the app you wish to close.
- Hold down and release the app icon.
- Tap . It's the option closest to the icon.
- Note: The option will be listed as if the app has multiple windows open and you've configured the icons to combine. You can configure this setting in "Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > "Combine taskbar buttons" dropdown".
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EditTips
- Windows Explorer will have a option, which will fix any problems with the Windows Shell/UI[4]—such as a frozen taskbar.
- If using the Task View method in Tablet mode, you can also drag the window preview to the bottom to close the app.
- If you know the app's .exe name, you can quickly force it to close through the Command Prompt. Open the Command Prompt and type . The .exe name can be found by right-clicking the app in Task Manager and choosing .
- You may be required to add right before This will force the chosen process to close. Ensure that you leave a space after
- You can open the Command Prompt by right-clicking the Start button and choosing .
EditThings You'll Need
- Device running Windows 10
EditRelated wikiHows
- Force a Program to Close (Windows)
- Install Apps from the Windows Store in Windows 10
- Use Snap Assist in Windows 10
- Pin a Program to the Windows 10 Taskbar
- Uninstall Windows 10 Store Apps
- Uninstall Programs in Windows 10
- Change Your App Mode in Windows 10
EditSources and Citations
- https://www.gottabemobile.com/how-to-close-apps-in-windows-10/
- https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-fastest-way-to-close-all-running-programs-in-windows/
EditQuick Summary
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