Windows 11 introduced a revamped taskbar, but many users felt that it lacked essential functionality, such as pinning apps and directly ending tasks.
In the upcoming 2024 update, Microsoft will reintroduce the pin feature. Meanwhile, a lesser-known feature in Windows 11 allows users to end tasks directly from the taskbar, but it needs to be enabled first.
How to Enable the ‘End Task’ Feature on Windows 11’s Taskbar
To activate the “End task” option, perform the following steps:
- Open the settings on your Windows 11 system.
- Navigate to System and then For developers.
- Search for “End task” and turn it on.
Once enabled, this feature allows you to right-click on any open application in the taskbar and choose “End task” to close it entirely. This eliminates the need to access Task Manager for force-closing unresponsive applications, enhancing efficiency and user control.
By utilizing this developer feature, you can manage your tasks more effectively directly from the taskbar, ensuring smoother system performance.