If you’ve ever tried to terminate a running process in the Task Manager and encountered the “Unable to terminate process” error, you’re not alone. This error can be frustrating, but don’t worry – we’ve got you covered with some solutions.
Kill Processes that Trigger the Error
When you’re unable to terminate a process using Task Manager, there are alternative methods you can try:
1. Use the shortcut Alt + F4
Pressing Alt + F4 quickly closes most windows, including unresponsive ones. Simply select the unresponsive window from the taskbar and press Alt + F4. If this shortcut doesn’t work, try the next solution.
2. Use the Taskkill command at the command prompt
- Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run utility.
- Type ‘cmd’ and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open an elevated command prompt.
- Now, type the following command:
taskkill /im "process name" /f. Replace “process name” with the actual name of the process you want to terminate. For example:taskkill /im chrome.exe /f.
3. Use the WMIC command line to end the process
- Open the elevated command prompt again.
- Type
wmic process where name = "process name" delete, replacing “process name” with the actual name of the process, and press Enter.
4. Use PowerShell to kill the process
- Right-click the Start menu and select “Windows PowerShell (Admin)” to open PowerShell with administrative rights.
- Type
Get-Processand press Enter to get the list of active running processes along with their ID numbers. Note down the ID of the unresponsive process. - Type
Stop-Process -Id "Process ID", replacing “Process ID” with the actual ID of the process you want to terminate, and press Enter.
5. Use alternative task manager software
If the above methods fail, you can try using alternative task manager software like Process Hacker or Process Explorer. These tools provide more options and can help you terminate unresponsive processes.
Remember to download and install the software, locate the unresponsive process, right-click on it, and select the appropriate option to terminate it.
6. Restart your PC
If none of the above solutions work, restarting your PC can often resolve the issue. After restarting, the application that was not responding should work normally again.
More Interesting Info
It’s frustrating when you can’t close an unresponsive process, but thankfully, there are alternative methods to tackle this issue. Remember to always try restarting your PC as a last resort.
While using the Task Manager is usually the go-to for terminating processes, it’s good to know these additional methods for handling stubborn unresponsive apps.
Stay up to date with the latest tech updates and interesting facts to enhance your knowledge about technology and troubleshooting. And remember to always stay patient and focused when dealing with technical issues – there’s usually a solution waiting for you.
Now go ahead, try out these solutions, and regain control over your unresponsive processes!
Happy troubleshooting!
