How to kill a process?

What is a process?

Process is a program that is being executed. When you start a program it's executable (for example .exe) will load to memory. A process then requests a certain amount of resources from Windows. Operating system makes sure processes receive requested amount of CPU time, memory and other resources. When you close the process all used resources will be returned to Windows. To see  processes running on your computer use the Windows Task Manager. To enter Task Manager press “Start” button, click “Run” , type “taskmgr”  press the “OK” button. You can also use thease combinations  CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC to enter Task Manager.


How to kill a process?

1. Start Windows Task Manager

Press “Start” button, click “Run” , type “taskmgr”  press the “OK” . You can also use  combinations  CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC to enter Task Manager.

  Choose the process you want to end then press "End Process" button.