Windows 11 ending tasks without Task Manager, Steps

February 17, 2023February 18, 2023 MTIMES

Microsoft is reportedly working on adding a new end task option to the Windows 11 taskbar, which will allow users the ability to force close an application when they right-click on it in the taskbar.

According to Windows Latest, this new option has started appearing in the latest Windows 11 test builds.

Windows 11 currently allows users to kill any process using the Task Manager, Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Settings as long as they can identify the name or Process Identifier (PID).

Additionally, the report mentions that Task Manager also comes with a new search bar, which makes it easier to identify background processes.

The new Windows 11 test build also comes with major updates to accessibility features.

This update enhances the Live Caption feature by adding support for several new languages, including Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, and others.

Additionally, the tech giant is also experimenting with different designs for the Snap layout, including new ways to improve the look and feel of the Snap layout.

Meanwhile, Microsoft will reportedly bring a new feature to Windows 11, which will allow users to control RGB lighting.

Twitter user Albacore has discovered that the latest internal build of Windows 11 includes a hidden feature to control RGB components.

Windows 11 Task Manager : Quick Settings for End Tasks

In Windows 11, you can end tasks without using the Task Manager by using the new Quick Settings menu.

To access the Quick Settings menu, click on the Start button and then click on the Settings icon (gear icon) in the left-hand menu.

In the Settings menu, click on the System option,

Click on the Focus Assist option. From there, you can click on the “Off” button next to “Priority only” to turn on Focus Assist.

Once Focus Assist is turned on, you can click on the “Focus assist” button in the Quick Settings menu

Then select the “Alarms only” option to end all running tasks except for alarm apps. This will effectively close all running applications and bring you back to a clean desktop.

Notably, Windows 11 is the latest version of the Windows operating system developed by Microsoft. It was released on October 5, 2021, as a successor to Windows 10. Windows11 features a new user interface with a redesigned Start menu and taskbar, as well as improvements to performance, multitasking, and gaming capabilities.

It also includes new features such as Snap Layouts, Snap Groups, and Virtual Desktops. Windows 11 requires modern hardware with certain minimum requirements, and is available as a free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 devices.

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