How To Quickly “End Task” In Windows 11

Normally, when an application becomes unresponsive and hangs, we’d need to bring up Task Manager, locate the process, and then end that task. However, in Windows 11, there is a setting that adds an “End task” option to the right-click context menu.

Enable The End Task Option

The option in my Windows 11 25H2 was enabled by default. To make sure the option is enabled for you:

• Navigate to Settings > System > Advanced
• Make sure the End task option is enabled (switched to On)

How End Task Works

If an application becomes unresponsive and hangs, right-click its icon in the Taskbar and select the option to End task:

Now, I realize this is hardly the tip of the century, but it’s a time saver and something you might not be aware of – I wasn’t aware of it until very recently.

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