Windows 11: you can now force quit apps from the taskbar

Microsoft is constantly working to improve the user experience of its operating systems. One of the most frustrating issues for Windows users is when an application crashes and stops responding. In the past, the only way to force close an unresponsive application was to open the Task Manager, find the application in the list of running processes, and manually end the task. However, Microsoft is currently working on a new feature that will make this process much easier.

The new feature will allow users to force close an unresponsive application directly from the taskbar. Without the need to open the Task Manager. All that will be required is a simple right click on the application icon in the taskbar. And the “End task” option will appear. This will save users time and frustration. As they will no longer need to search through a long list of running processes. To find the application that has stopped responding.

Windows 11 users will be able to force an app to close from the taskbar

This new feature is currently under development and is available in the Windows 11 Insider build 25300. The discovery was made by PhantomOcean, a well-known leaker of future Windows features. If you are a member of the Windows Insider Program and have installed this build, you will be able to enable this new option.

So, the option to force close an unresponsive application should be available in the context menu. And that’s when you right click on the icon of an open application in the operating system’s taskbar.

In addition to this practical new feature, Microsoft is also working on a solution that will allow gamers to control the RGB lighting of their machines natively from Windows 11 Settings. This new option will make it much easier for gamers to customize the lighting of their equipment. Without the need to juggle various utilities.

These new features are just a few examples of how Microsoft is constantly working. To improve the user experience of its operating systems. By making common tasks easier and more accessible. They are making it easier for users to get the most out of their devices. As Windows 11 continues to evolve, we can expect to see even more exciting new additions in the future.

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