How to Force Quit a PC?

Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and select Task Manager

In Task Manager, select the unresponsive app

Click End task

If Task Manager does not open, press Alt + F4 on the active window

If the whole PC is frozen, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off

Wait a few seconds, then press the power button again to restart

If needed, unplug the power cable or remove the battery on a laptop after powering off

Use Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager directly

Use Win + X, then select Task Manager

If the system is still unresponsive, perform a hard reset by holding the power button

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