End Task Without Task Manager

Drew - 485 Reputation points
2025-04-25T19:06:54+00:00

Some Users may not know this wee tidbit of info. Tasks can be ended from the taskbar jumplist. Here's how:

> Settings > System > For Developers > End Task & toggle it ON. Now, End Task will be on the jumplists.

Cheers,
Drew

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-04-30T16:46:13+00:00

    Hello,

    Thank you for sharing this solution with the community.

    It's always great to learn new ways to manage tasks on Windows 11, and enabling the End Task option in the taskbar jumplist provides a quick and efficient method for closing applications. It will help many users.

    If this resolves your issue, you can mark it as a reply to the thread.

    Best regards,
    KushTech || Microsoft Community Support Specialist.

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  2. Drew - 485 Reputation points
    2025-04-30T17:14:25+00:00

    Thank you. Always gratifying to know I am being helpful, that, certainly, is the goal and intent.

    Cheers,
    Drew

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