How to stop or kill a process in Windows XP or Vista?
Stopping a Process in Windows XP or Vista
Why would you need to kill a process in Windows XP or Vista? We sometimes need to stop a process to diagnose a system problem, such as removing Spyware or computer viruses. One of the easiest yet most efficient way to accomplish this is to use the built-in Task Manager in Windows XP or Vista. Here’s how you do it:
1. Press “Alt+Ctrl+Deleteâ€, then click on “Task Managerâ€
2. Select the process that you want to stop, then click on “End Processâ€.
It’s advised not to stop a system process. Stopping a system process can cause the computer to hang or freeze up.
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April 18th, 2008 at 11:16 am
What do you do when killing a process from the Task Manager doesn’t work? The process is still running, Not Responding, quietly mocking me.
May 19th, 2008 at 6:48 am
Change priority or/and affinity on proccess explorer. If I don’t want to kill the process due some reasons, i check high Cswitch delta threads and kill only that.
June 9th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
I’m trying to remove Winspywareprotect. I’ve tried removing thru Task Manager and I purchased pyware Doctor but it’c still on my comp[uter. Can anyone hepl me PLEASE! Thanks.