In task manager when Edge is running, there is just one line saying Edge at the top in apps. When Edge is closed, there are multiple lines stating edge in background processes, one running at "Very high", this is the one I end to close them all. After the instructions, edge had all changed when started again. All I can really do is interact with the taskbar by using the windows key. I need a way to force close the application (like ending the task in task manager). Opening task manager doesn't work because the frozen application will be over top. End task: End the process. You can also click the "End Task" button below the list. Restart: This option only appears when you right-click Windows Explorer. It lets you restart explorer.exe instead of simply ending the task. In older versions of Windows, you had to end the Explorer.exe task and then launch it manually to fix problems with the I looked up ways to fix the problem, and a few involve using the task manager. The only problem is I've tried opening task manager in at least 5 different ways, none of which worked. Ctrl+Alt+Delete, using a command, Ctrl+Shift+Esc, you name it and I tried it. It doesn't open and 10 minutes later I get a message that the application timed out Fix 3: Use Taskkill Command. You can use the taskkill command to kill the process/program. If the programs are not closing in task manager, then you can use this command to terminate the process. To use the taskkill command, follow the steps given below-. Right-click on the empty space on your desktop. Now click on a new item, and then click on Open Task Manager by pressing the Ctrl + Shift + Enter; Select the notepad or your work application and click End Task End Task Applications; Now, try to shut down your computer. 2. Turn off Fast Startup. The fast startup feature was created to resume the saved process. It creates a file that saves all of your work, so you won't need to start You need to launch task manager as admin, search for it in start menu and right click>run as administrator. do you have local admin rights? Same for me on battle net call of duty hQ wont force close let alone launch. did you fix? im having this issue. I had to roll back my cpu driver. In Windows XP, this shortcut opens Task Manager directly. Another easy way to open Task Manager is to right-click or tap-and-hold on any empty space on the taskbar, that long bar at the bottom of your Desktop. Choose Task Manager (Windows 11, 10, 8, & XP) or Start Task Manager (Windows 7 & Vista) from the pop-up menu. Resolution. Verify that the Local Group Policy or Domain Group Policy doesn't block you from using Task Manager. Go to Start > Run, type Gpedit.msc, and then press Enter. Navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Ctrl+Alt+Del Options. In the right side of the screen, verify that Remove Task Manager option set to Open Settings on Windows 11. Click on System. Click the For Developers tab. Turn on the "End Task" toggle switch. Once you complete the steps, the feature will appear in the Taskbar context menu. If an app becomes unresponsive, you can right-click the app button instead of opening the Task Manager in the Taskbar and choose the "End Task JWdWA6.