How to End a Task from the Taskbar on Windows 11?

Fix End a Task from the Taskbar on Windows 11:

In Windows 11, the taskbar has been redesigned with a new look and some new features. One of these features is the ability to end a task directly from the taskbar. 

This can be helpful if an application is unresponsive or if you need to close a program quickly. In this article, we'll show you how to end a task from the taskbar on Windows 11.

Using the Taskbar to End a Task on Windows 11

In Windows 11, you can also end a task directly from the taskbar without opening the Task Manager. Here are the steps:

Step 1: Right-click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.

Step 2: Select "Task Manager" from the context menu.

Step 3: In the Task Manager window, select the "Processes" tab.

Step 4: Find the task you want to end and click on it to select it.

Step 5: Click on the "End Task" button at the bottom-right corner of the Task Manager window.

Step 6: A confirmation dialog will appear. Click on "End Process" to confirm that you want to end the task.

Step 7: The task will be terminated immediately.

Note that ending a task from the taskbar is useful when the task is unresponsive or frozen, and you cannot close it using the standard methods. However, it is recommended to use the Task Manager for more complex tasks or when you need to close multiple processes at once.

Using Task Manager to End a Task on Windows 11

Task Manager is a powerful tool on Windows 11 that can be used to end a task that is not responding or causing other issues. Here are the steps to use Task Manager to end a task on Windows 11:

Step 1: Right-click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. In the menu that appears, click on "Task Manager" or use the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl+Shift+Esc" to open Task Manager.

Step 2: In Task Manager, you will see a list of currently running processes and applications. Find the task you want to end and click on it to select it.

Step 3: Once you have selected the task, click on the "End Task" button at the bottom right corner of the Task Manager window.

Step 4: A confirmation window will appear asking if you are sure you want to end the task. Click on "End Process" to confirm and end the task.

Step 5: If the task does not end immediately, you may need to wait a few seconds for Windows 11 to close the process. Once the process is closed, the task will no longer be listed in Task Manager.

It is important to note that ending a task using Task Manager may cause data loss or other issues if the task was not saved properly. Always make sure to save your work before ending a task to prevent any data loss.

Additionally, ending a critical system task in Task Manager can cause system instability, so be sure to only end tasks that you are familiar with and that are causing issues.

Conclusion

Ending a task from the taskbar on Windows 11 is a quick and easy way to close a program or application. You can either right-click on the program in the taskbar and select "End task" or use Task Manager to close the program. With these simple steps, you can quickly and easily end any unresponsive tasks on your Windows 11 computer.