I'm trying to use word, but a system is already running and I must close it to continue. How do I do it?

Question

I can't use my Windows because I have a program running that I', told to close and I don't know how to.

Answer 1

Hi, good day!

Have you already tried the AI-suggested solution? If not, please try that first.

If it doesn’t work, simply restart your computer and then try opening Word again.

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Answer 2

Close the stuck Word process from Task Manager:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
2. Look for Microsoft Word or WINWORD.EXE in the list.
3. Select it, then choose End Task or End Process.
4. If there is more than one WINWORD.EXE entry, end each one.
5. Reopen Word.

If Word still appears to be running, close other apps that may be using Word, such as Outlook or other Office apps, and then check Task Manager again.

Note: ending the task can cause unsaved work to be lost.

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