Windows: Terminate crashed programs and processes

You can terminate crashed programs and processes in the Windows 7 Task Manager. In this practical tip, we will show you how to reach the task manager in an emergency.

Terminate crashed programs and processes with the Task Manager

With the following steps you can reach the Task Manager of Windows 7. Here you can simply end programs and processes.

• Simultaneously press the [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [Esc] keys to open the Task Manager.
• You can now mark a crashed program with a click of the mouse. Then click the "End Task" button below to close the program.
• To end processes, select the »Processes« tab. Here you can mark the desired processes and then switch them off with the »End process« button.

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