Opening and Closing Applications

Opening and Closing Applications

Applications (or programs) are software tools that allow you to perform specific tasks on your computer.

Opening Applications

1. Using the Start Menu:

   • Click the Start Menu (Windows icon) at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
   • Scroll through the list of applications or type the name of the application in the search bar.
   • Click the application to open it.

2. Using Desktop Shortcuts:

   • Double-click the application’s icon on the desktop.

3. Using the Taskbar:

   • If the application is pinned to the taskbar, click its icon to open it.

Closing Applications

1. Using the Close Button:

   • Click the X button at the top-right corner of the application window.

2. Using the Taskbar:

   • Right-click the application’s icon on the taskbar and select Close Window.

3. Using Keyboard Shortcuts:

   • Press Alt + F4 to close the currently active application.

Force Closing Applications

If an application becomes unresponsive:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
2. Select the unresponsive application.
3. Click End Task.

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