Windows 11 taskbar has a hidden “End Task” feature, how to turn it on

Windows 11 taskbar has a hidden

July 27, 2024 at 04:33PM

Windows 11 now offers the ability to end tasks directly from the taskbar with a new “End Task” feature. Users can enable this by navigating to Settings, then For developers, and toggling the “End Task” option to On. Once enabled, right-clicking on an app in the taskbar allows for quick task termination without opening the Task Manager.

Key Takeaways from the Meeting Notes:

1. Microsoft has added a new feature to Windows 11 that allows users to end tasks directly from the taskbar, but it is turned off by default.
2. The “End Task” feature enables users to right-click on an app icon in the taskbar and see an “End Task” option, which uses the Task Manager’s existing functionality for ending tasks for that specific app.
3. Users can enable the “End Task” feature by accessing the Settings app on Windows 11, navigating to System, then For developers, and toggling the End Task option to On.
4. Once enabled, users can easily end tasks by right-clicking on the app icon in the taskbar and selecting “End Task.”

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