Stopping active apps can vary depending on the device and operating system you’re using. Below are instructions for some common platforms:
For Windows:
- Using Task Manager:
- Right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager.
- In the Task Manager window, go to the Processes tab.
- Find the app you want to close, right-click on it, and select End task.
- Using Alt + F4:
- Click on the app you want to close, then press Alt + F4 on your keyboard. This will close the active window.
For macOS:
- Using Activity Monitor:
- Open Finder, go to Applications, then Utilities, and open Activity Monitor.
- Find the app in the list, select it, and click the X button in the upper left corner to quit the app.
- Using Command + Q:
- Click on the app you want to close, then press Command + Q.
- Force Quit:
- Press Command + Option + Esc to bring up the Force Quit window.
- Select the app you want to close and click Force Quit.
For Android:
- Using Recent Apps:
- Tap on the Recent Apps button (usually a square or three-line icon).
- Swipe the app you want to close to the left or right or tap the X in the corner.
- Using Settings:
- Go to Settings > Apps.
- Find the app, tap on it, and choose Force stop.
For iOS:
- Using App Switcher:
- Double-click the Home button or swipe up from the bottom (if your device doesn’t have a Home button).
- Swipe left or right to find the app you want to close.
- Swipe up on the app’s preview to close it.
For Linux:
- Using System Monitor:
- Open System Monitor (like Task Manager in Windows).
- Find the app, select it, and click on End Process.
- Using Terminal:
- Open a terminal window.
- Use the command
killall [app name]to stop the app. Replace[app name]with the actual name of the running application.
Note:
Stopping apps usually does not delete them; it just closes them. You can always reopen them later. If an app is not responding, using the force stop methods is usually effective.
