How To Close Not Responding Apps In Windows 11

Have you ever experienced a situation where you try to open an application on your Windows 11 computer but it just refuses to cooperate? It's a frustrating experience that can lead to system crashes or freezes if left unresolved. This is what is called a "not responding" app. It occurs when an application stops responding to the commands you give it. It can be caused by several things such as system errors, bugs in the software, or insufficient system resources. In such a situation, it's important to close the unresponsive app to prevent it from causing further damage to your computer. In this blog post, we'll discuss how to close unresponsive apps in Windows 11 using three different methods.

Section 1: Using Task Manager

Task Manager is a built-in tool in Windows 11 that provides information about the processes and applications running on your computer. To open Task Manager, right-click on the taskbar and select "Task Manager" from the context menu. Alternatively, you can press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard.

Once Task Manager is open, locate the "not responding" app under the "Processes" tab. You can identify the app by looking for a red "Not responding" message next to its name. Right-click on the app and select "End task" to force quit the app.

Section 2: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows 11 has several keyboard shortcuts that make it easy to open and navigate Task Manager. To open Task Manager using a keyboard shortcut, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc. Once Task Manager is open, locate the "not responding" app under the "Processes" tab and right-click on it. Select "End task" to force quit the app.

Section 3: Using Command Prompt

Command Prompt is a powerful tool in Windows 11 that allows you to execute commands to perform various tasks on your computer. To open Command Prompt, press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type "cmd" and press Enter.

Once Command Prompt is open, type "tasklist" and press Enter. This command will list all the running processes on your computer. Locate the process ID of the "not responding" app and note it down.

Next, type "taskkill /f /pid [process ID]" and press Enter. This command will force quit the app using its process ID.

In this blog post, we discussed three different methods to close unresponsive apps in Windows 11. You can use Task Manager, keyboard shortcuts or Command Prompt to force quit the app. It's important to regularly close unresponsive apps to maintain the performance of your computer. If you find that an app is frequently unresponsive, consider updating the app or checking your system resources to see if they need to be upgraded.