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Sometimes during computer usage, you may need to restart to fix unexpected application issues. This method helps you save changes made in the application or update it when necessary. Read below to learn how to restart applications on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
1. Exit and Re-access the Application on Windows 10 and Windows 11
These two steps are straightforward, simply follow the steps below.
First, at the top-right corner of the application, find and click the X icon. Alternatively, you can use the shortcut keys Ctrl + W or Ctrl + Q.
If the application you're using is in full-screen mode and you don't see the X icon in the corner, press F11 or Esc to exit and then perform the steps as above.
You have successfully closed the Windows application.
For some applications like Discord, when you click the X button at the top-right corner of the application, it may not completely exit. In this case, the application is only minimized to the system tray but still running in the background. To fully close these applications, go to the application's icon, right-click on the icon in the system tray, and then click quit or close in the menu that appears.
2. Guide on Fixing Windows Background Refusal to Close
During usage, sometimes an application refuses to close and becomes unresponsive. Therefore, clicking the X icon at the top-right corner of the application is futile.
To fix this issue, close the application in the Windows Task Manager utility. This method will terminate the running process of the application on the system, forcing the application to exit completely.
Click on the Start menu icon, then in the menu that appears, click on Task Manager.
In the Task Manager interface, click on the Processes tab. Next, locate the application you want to close, right-click on it, and then click End Task.
At this point, Windows will force the application to close. Users can double-click on the application shortcut on the desktop or find the application in the Start menu on the computer to launch it.
Here are detailed instructions on how to restart an application on Windows 10 and Windows 11 that you need to know. Save them for reference and application. Wishing you success. Don't forget to follow Mytour for quick updates on the most useful information.
