Open Task Manager or Force Quit a frozen app
Opens Task Manager on Windows or the Force Quit window on a Mac, so you can close an app that has frozen.
WindowsCtrl+Shift+Esc
Mac⌥+⌘+Esc
How to use it
- Press the shortcut.
- Select the frozen app.
- Click End task (Windows) or Force Quit (Mac).
Pro tip
Task Manager also shows what's slowing your PC down. Sort by CPU or Memory to find the culprit.
Next up in System Power Moves
- Open Quick SettingsWin+A
- Show or hide the Dock⌥+⌘+D
- Search for any app or file (Spotlight / Start)Win
- Open File Explorer or FinderWin+E
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