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How to close frozen apps in Windows 11 without opening Task Manager

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Published Oct 31, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Tony Phillips is a senior author at How-To Geek with over a decade of experience working with documents, data, and digital productivity tools. Holding a dual-honors degree in Linguistics and Hispanic Studies, he combines technical expertise with a passion for making complex topics easy to understand.

Before joining How-To Geek in 2024, Tony worked as a document producer, data manager, legal document specialist, and content creator. He has also proofread and edited more than 3 million words of academic and professional writing.

While Tony specializes in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, his interests extend far beyond Office.…

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