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How Do I Close Running Programs on Windows 8?

Chloe Bennett • • 3 min read
How Do I Close Running Programs on Windows 8?
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How do I stop programs from running in the background on Windows 8?

How To Stop Programs From Running When Windows 8 Starts

  1. Open the Charms menu by hovering over the bottom or top right corners of your screen.
  2. Search for Task Manager and open it.
  3. Select the Startup Tab.
  4. Right click any app in the Startup menu and select Disable.

How do I see what apps are running on Windows 8?

With the mouse, you can manage open Windows 8 apps by moving the pointer to the upper-left corner. When you see a thumbnail image appear there, move the mouse pointer down the left edge of the screen until a bar appears with thumbnails of running apps.

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