Windows 11 taskbar has a hidden "End Task" feature, how to turn it on
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Microsoft added an "End Task" option to the Windows 11 taskbar that lets users right-click an app icon and terminate all processes with the same executable name (e.g., chrome.exe). The article explains the behavior for multi-process apps, notes the feature is off by default, details steps to enable it via Settings → System → For developers, and describes that it leverages Task Manager termination logic to handle unresponsive apps.
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