{"id":6917,"date":"2022-09-21T07:28:13","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T07:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=6917"},"modified":"2025-03-21T09:29:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T09:29:33","slug":"stop-all-processes-in-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/stop-all-processes-in-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Terminator 101: How to Kill All the Processes in Windows 10\/11? Automated Fix Included."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Multiple open and running windows on your desktop or laptop can make the system slow and even cause some errors. So you might wonder: can I stop all the processes running or kill all open applications in Windows 10?<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps in seeking to terminate all running processes, the first thing you\u2019re considering is forceful restarting.<\/p>\n<p>Forget about doing it \u2013 forceful restarting could lead to computer and system file damage. Instead, follow these methods on how to kill all the processes in Windows 10 properly:<\/p>\n<h2>How to Kill All the Processes in Windows 10 or 11<\/h2>\n<h3>Method 1: Through the command prompt<\/h3>\n<p>Learn how to terminate Windows 10 processes in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-command-prompt-28-most-useful-cmd-commands-with-examples\/\">Command Prompt<\/a>, particularly unresponding ones. Do this through the following steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to Search. Type cmd and open Command Prompt.<\/li>\n<li>Once there, enter this line <code>taskkill \/f \/fi \u201cstatus eq not responding <\/code>and then press <em>Enter<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>This command should end all processes deemed unresponding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a class=\"post-item__header-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/cmd-navigation-how-to-change-directory-in-cmd-command-prompt\/\">CMD Navigation: How to Change Directory in CMD (Command Prompt)<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Method 2: Via task manager<\/h3>\n<p>More recent Windows 10 versions have related processes bundled under a common cluster. To end all the processes under a single cluster, right-click on that cluster and choose End Task.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 3: Use CloseAll and other powerful tools<\/h3>\n<p>Freeware tool CloseAll is third-party software automatically closing all running processes, leaving the user on a Desktop.<\/p>\n<p>Simply open it and then press OK. KillThemAll, a creation of a Neowin user, also does the same task but allows users to save their data. Take note, though, that it leaves Explorer.exe open.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a class=\"post-item__header-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/change-priority-of-win10-process-with-command-line\/\">Ultimate Guide: How to Set the Priority Using Windows Task Manager<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Method 4: Use PowerShell<\/h3>\n<p>Open PowerShell as Administrator to kill an elevated process. To see the list of running processes, type the command Get-Process.<\/p>\n<p>Kill a process by its name by executing this cmdlet: <code>Stop-Process -Name \u201cProcessName\u201d -Force<\/code>. Kill a process by its PID by running this command: Stop-Process -ID PID -Force.<\/p>\n<p>Clean boot your computer \u2013 This technique allows you to start Windows through only a few drivers and programs. However, you would need to restart your PC to get the desired effect. Here are some steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to Start. Type <code>msconfig<\/code> and then hit <em>Enter<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Go to<em> System Configuration<\/em>. Once there, click on Services, check the Hide All Microsoft services check box, and then click <em>Disable All<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Go to Startup. Open Task Manager.<\/li>\n<li>Select every startup item and click Disable.<\/li>\n<li>Close Task Manager and then restart the computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>How about if you want to end specific processes, programs, or apps in Windows 10?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are particular steps to take:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To end all background processes, go to Settings, Privacy, and then Background Apps. Turn off the Let apps run in the background.<\/p>\n<p>To end all Google Chrome processes, go to Settings and then show Advanced Settings. Kill all related processes by unchecking <em>Continue<\/em> running background apps when Google Chrome is closed.<\/p>\n<p>To end all Internet Explorer processes, use the Command Prompt as an administrator. Enter the command<code> taskkill \/F \/IM iexplore.exe<\/code> and then press <em>Enter<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_troubleshooter\" data-cta-type=\"tsh\" data-cta-position=\"middle\" data-keyword=\"stopwin10processes\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__heading_tsh\">Fix this issue quickly<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">You can try using a safe and totally free tool developed by the Auslogics team of experts.<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__title_tsh\">A few simple steps to troubleshoot the issue:<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__list\">\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">Download the tiny Auslogics TroubleShooter tool.<\/div>\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">Run the application (no installation is needed).<\/div>\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">The app will check for the issue mentioned in the article. When the scan is done, check that this is the issue you were looking to solve and click \u2018Apply now\u2019 to apply the recommended fix.<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">You can use the app to troubleshoot other malfunctions for free by simply typing in a brief description of the issue your PC is experiencing. Or you can scan your PC for performance issues using the My Scanner tab.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/article-tools\/downloads\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <div class=\"cta-block__win\">Developed for <br>Windows 10\/11 (8, 7, Vista, XP)<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__privacy\">\r\n\t\tPlease review&#8195;<a href=\"\/en\/eula\/\">EULA<\/a>&#8195;\r\n\t\tand&#8195;<a href=\"\/en\/legal\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a class=\"post-item__header-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/most-useful-powershell-commands-cheat-sheet-with-examples\/\">Most Useful Powershell Commands: Cheat Sheet with Examples<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to Kill all the Processes in Windows 11?<\/h2>\n<p>As you can see, stopping all processes on Windows 10 is pretty easy. But how can you do the same on Windows 11?<\/p>\n<p>The new operating system includes several improvements and upgrades. For instance, Windows 11 features a new design with a centered Start menu and Taskbar.<\/p>\n<p>It also has a more Mac-like interface and many fixes for previously reported bugs.<\/p>\n<p>With that, when it comes to quickly stopping all processes on the new OS, you can still use all the same methods listed above for Windows 10. Namely:<\/p>\n<p>You can stop all processes on Windows 11 via Command Prompt (see how to terminate Windows 11 processes via the Command Prompt above).<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/stop-all-processes-on-Windows-11.webp\" alt=\"You can stop all processes on Windows 11 via Command Prompt \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>You can also stop all current running processes on Windows 11 via Task Manager, using the CloseAll tool and PowerShell, and, finally, by performing a clean boot of your PC.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, you can also set up a hotkey on your Windows 11 to terminate all unresponsive processes on your computer. Here\u2019s how to do that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, you will need to download the WinHotKey app via your web browser.<\/li>\n<li>After you have the WinHotKey app, open the program and follow the prompts of the WinHotKey setup wizard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/use-the-WinHotKey-setup-wizard.webp\" alt=\"Follow the prompts of the WinHotKey setup wizard\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Once you have the app, you can assign a hotkey to a Task Kill desktop shortcut. Once you do that, you can instantly terminate all unresponsive processes by simply using the Ctrl + Alt key combo whenever needed.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>There you go \u2013 it\u2019s fairly easy to learn how to kill all the processes in Windows 10\/11 or just a specific group of processes.<\/p>\n<p>You can also tune up your computer for peak performance by using tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed<\/a>. This tool effectively diagnoses your Windows system, cleans out junk files, restores system stability, and improves speed and performance.<\/p>\n<p>Good luck and we hope you\u2019ll have a smooth PC experience from here!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re searching for ways to end every process on your PC, this guide is for you. We&#8217;ll show you how to kill all process in Windows. 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