How Do I Restart or Force Quit a Frozen Application?

  1. Overview
  2. Performance and Troubleshooting
  3. How Do I Restart or Force Quit a Frozen Application?

For Windows Users

  1. Force Quit with Task Manager:

    • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
    • Go to the Processes tab, select the frozen app, and click End Task.
  2. Restart the App:

    • Reopen the app from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut.
  3. Restart Your Computer (If Needed):

    • Click Start > Power > Restart if the app continues to freeze.

For Mac Users

  1. Force Quit from Menu:

    • Press Command + Option + Esc.
    • Select the frozen app and click Force Quit.
  2. Use Activity Monitor:

    • Open Activity Monitor from Applications > Utilities.
    • Select the app, then click Stop (X).
  3. Restart Your Mac (If Needed):

    • Click the Apple Menu > Restart if the app keeps freezing.

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