{"id":148898,"date":"2025-12-26T06:00:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T11:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=148898"},"modified":"2025-12-26T11:12:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T16:12:59","slug":"force-close-not-responding-app-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/force-close-not-responding-app-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to close not responding app on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To close an app that is not responding on Windows 11, use the <strong>&#8220;Alt + F4&#8221;<\/strong> keyboard shortcut\u00a0or right-click the app in the Taskbar and choose the <strong>&#8220;End task&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, open the <strong>&#8220;Processes&#8221;<\/strong> tab in Task Manager and end the task.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to use Command Prompt, run the <strong>&#8220;taskkill \/im AppName \/t \/f&#8221;<\/strong> command. In PowerShell, run the <strong>&#8220;Stop-Process -Name ProcessName&#8221;<\/strong> command.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a>, there are several simple ways to close an application that has stopped responding. This guide walks you through the most reliable methods for force-closing a frozen app and regaining control of your system.<\/p>\n<p>Although apps usually run without problems, they can become unresponsive for a variety of reasons. A bug introduced by an update can cause an app to freeze unexpectedly. Applications that depend on an internet connection may hang during startup if the connection fails. In other cases, a specific action or workload can overwhelm the app, triggering the familiar &#8220;Not responding&#8221; state.<\/p>\n<p>When the operating system does not provide an on-screen option to close the app, it still offers multiple built-in tools to end it manually. You can force-close a nonresponsive program using a keyboard shortcut, Task Manager, the Settings app, Command Prompt, or PowerShell.<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I will show you the five best ways to close unresponsive programs on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h2>Close not responding apps on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>You have multiple ways to close an application that appears frozen or unresponsive.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Force close unresponsive app from shortcut<\/h3>\n<p>To force close an app with a keyboard shortcut on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Click the app&#8217;s title bar to bring it to focus.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Press the <strong>Alt + F4<\/strong> keyboard shortcut.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> Depending on the keyboard, you may need to press the <strong>&#8220;Alt + Fn + F4&#8221;<\/strong> shortcut combo.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>2. Force close unresponsive app from Taskbar<\/h3>\n<p>To close an app that&#8217;s not responding from the Taskbar, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the app in the Taskbar and choose the <strong>&#8220;End task&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-169141\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/windows-11-taskbar-endtask-option.webp?resize=827%2C579&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Taskbar End Task\" width=\"827\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/windows-11-taskbar-endtask-option.webp?w=866&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 866w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/windows-11-taskbar-endtask-option.webp?resize=300%2C210&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/windows-11-taskbar-endtask-option.webp?resize=820%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 820w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/windows-11-taskbar-endtask-option.webp?resize=150%2C105&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If the option isn&#8217;t available, you must <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/enable-taskbar-end-task-close-apps-windows-11\/\">enable it manually<\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">in\u00a0<strong>Settings<\/strong>\u00a0&gt;\u00a0<strong>Advanced<\/strong>\u00a0by turning on the\u00a0<strong>&#8220;End task&#8221;<\/strong> toggle<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Force close unresponsive app from Task Manager<\/h3>\n<p>To force quit unresponsive apps from Task Manager, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Task Manager<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Processes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>End task<\/strong> (or <strong>Restart task<\/strong>) button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-169142\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/task-manager-close-not-responding-app.webp?resize=827%2C378&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Task Manager end task\" width=\"827\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/task-manager-close-not-responding-app.webp?w=917&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 917w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/task-manager-close-not-responding-app.webp?resize=300%2C137&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/task-manager-close-not-responding-app.webp?resize=150%2C69&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>4. Force close unresponsive app from Settings<\/h3>\n<p>To close a frozen Microsoft Store app on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Apps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Installed apps<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the menu (three-dotted) button next to the apps and select <strong>Advanced Options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-183833\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-app-advanced-options.webp?resize=827%2C383&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Settings advanced options for app\" width=\"827\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-app-advanced-options.webp?w=920&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-app-advanced-options.webp?resize=300%2C139&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-app-advanced-options.webp?resize=150%2C69&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Terminate<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-183834\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/settings-terminate-app-windows11.webp?resize=827%2C383&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Settings force-quit app\" width=\"827\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/settings-terminate-app-windows11.webp?w=920&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/settings-terminate-app-windows11.webp?resize=300%2C139&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/settings-terminate-app-windows11.webp?resize=150%2C69&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>5. Force close unresponsive app from Command Prompt<\/h3>\n<p>To close an unresponsive app from the Command Prompt on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>, right-click the top result, and select the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to view the running applications and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>tasklist<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-148903\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cmd-tasklist-command.webp?resize=827%2C382&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Command Prompt tasklist\" width=\"827\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cmd-tasklist-command.webp?w=875&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 875w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cmd-tasklist-command.webp?resize=300%2C139&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cmd-tasklist-command.webp?resize=150%2C69&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to force quit the application and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>taskkill \/im AppName \/t \/f<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-148907\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/taskkill-force-close-app-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C382&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Command Prompt taskkill force close app\" width=\"827\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/taskkill-force-close-app-windows-11.webp?w=875&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 875w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/taskkill-force-close-app-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C139&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/taskkill-force-close-app-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C69&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the command,\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">replace\u00a0<strong>&#8220;AppName&#8221;<\/strong> with the application name as shown<\/span>\u00a0in the previous step. For example, this command closes Task Manager: <code>taskkill \/im Taskmgr.exe \/t \/f<\/code><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>6. Force close unresponsive app from PowerShell<\/h3>\n<p>To force close an app that&#8217;s not responding from PowerShell on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>PowerShell<\/strong>, right-click the top result, and select the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/run-app-administrator-windows\/\"><strong>Run as administrator<\/strong><\/a> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to view the running applications and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>Get-Process<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-148906\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/powershell-list-running-apps-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C382&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"PowerShell list running apps\" width=\"827\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/powershell-list-running-apps-windows-11.webp?w=875&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 875w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/powershell-list-running-apps-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C139&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/powershell-list-running-apps-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C69&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to close the unresponsive application and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>Stop-Process -Name ProcessName<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-148905\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/powershell-close-not-responding-app-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C382&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"PowerShell close not responding app\" width=\"827\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/powershell-close-not-responding-app-windows-11.webp?w=875&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 875w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/powershell-close-not-responding-app-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C139&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/powershell-close-not-responding-app-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C69&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the command,\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">replace\u00a0<strong>&#8220;ProcessName&#8221;<\/strong> with the application name as shown<\/span>\u00a0in the previous step. For example, this command closes Task Manager: <code>Stop-Process -Name Taskmgr<\/code><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the system should terminate the application.<\/p>\n<p>If none of the above methods seems to work, you may need to restart your computer.<\/p>\n<h3>FAQs about closing unresponsive apps on Windows 11<\/h3>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers about closing unresponsive apps on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h4>How do I close an app that is not responding on Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>You can close a frozen app on Windows 11 by pressing <strong>&#8220;Alt + F4,&#8221;<\/strong> right-clicking the app on the Taskbar and selecting <strong>&#8220;End Task,&#8221;<\/strong> or ending it from <strong>Task Manager, Command Prompt,<\/strong> or <strong>PowerShell<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>What is the fastest way to force close an unresponsive app on Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>The fastest method is pressing <strong>&#8220;Alt + F4&#8221;<\/strong> while the app is in focus. If that does not work, right-click the app on the Taskbar and choose End task.<\/p>\n<h4>Why do apps stop responding on Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>Apps can become unresponsive due to software bugs after updates, failed internet connections, high system resource usage, or tasks that overload the application.<\/p>\n<h4>How do I force quit an app using Task Manager on Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>Open Task Manager, select the app under the Processes tab, and click End task. This immediately terminates the application.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I close a frozen app from the Taskbar on Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. Right-click the app icon on the Taskbar and select End task. If the option is missing, enable it in <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>System<\/strong> &gt; Advanced by turning on <strong>&#8220;End Task.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>How do I force close an app using Command Prompt on Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>Open Command Prompt as administrator, run tasklist to find the app name, then use <code>taskkill \/im AppName \/t \/f<\/code> to force close it.<\/p>\n<h4>How do I stop a nonresponsive app using PowerShell?<\/h4>\n<p>Open PowerShell as administrator, run Get-Process to identify the app, then use <code>Stop-Process -Name ProcessName<\/code> to terminate it.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I close Microsoft Store apps from the Settings app?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Apps<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Installed apps<\/strong>, open the app&#8217;s <strong>Advanced<\/strong> options, and click <strong>&#8220;Terminate&#8221;<\/strong> to close a frozen Store app.<\/p>\n<h4>Is force-closing an app safe on Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>Force-closing an app is generally safe, but any unsaved work in that app will be lost. Use it only when the app cannot be closed normally.<\/p>\n<h4>What should I do if none of the force-close methods work?<\/h4>\n<p>If the app cannot be closed using any method, restarting your computer is the last and most reliable option to clear the stuck process.<\/p>\n<h4>Does force-closing apps improve system performance?<\/h4>\n<p>Force-closing a frozen app can immediately free system resources such as CPU and memory, which may improve overall performance if the app was consuming excessive resources.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Update December 26, 2025:<\/strong> This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes to the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If an app stops responding and freezes, here are the different ways to force close it on Windows 11.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":183836,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2426,23],"tags":[97,19,2715,2576],"class_list":["post-148898","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-features","category-windows","tag-difficulty-level-advanced","tag-how-to","tag-windows-11","tag-windows-help"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - 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