In this post will shows you how to force close a not responding program by using command prompt instead of using task manager.
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1 - Open command prompt.
First you need to open up windows command prompt by windows icon + R and type cmd.
2 - Show all running processes on you computer.
Second, you may type in tasklist in the command prompt to show all the running processes, and based either the PID or the program name to force close the program.
3 - Force close a program by either PID or program name.
3.1 - Using Program Name.
Force close a program by using the program name. Example I will force close notepad program. By type in : taskkill /IMnotepad.exe
3.2 - Using Process ID (PID).
Force close a program by using the program PID. Example I will force close notepad program. By type in : taskkill /PID16916