This guide will describe several methods on how to force close applications in Windows 11, whether they are stuck or you can’t close them properly quickly and easily.
How to Force Shut Down Windows 11
The easiest and fastest way to close a crashed or frozen program in Windows 11 is to use a keyboard shortcut. Make sure the problem app has focus (click on it) and then press Alt+F4.
Pressing this shortcut key simultaneously should immediately close an unresponsive application.
If nothing happens immediately, wait a few seconds, as it may take a while for the command to execute, especially if the application is frozen. Press it again if you are unsure whether it has had an effect, but be careful about pressing it multiple times in a row, as you may inadvertently close other programs as well.
