How to Kill or Terminate Microsoft Store Apps in Windows 11

Microsoft is enhancing the functionality of Windows Settings panel that opens by clicking Win+I button together. If you are using Windows 11/10 now, you may not have to open the Task Manager to close any unresponsive app since you can close preinstalled system apps from Windows 11/10 Settings itself.

The Task Manager is probably the best way to close any “Not Responding” process or any other app that you want to close. Microsoft has now added a new option in the Windows Settings that can close any preinstalled app within moments.

Like other software, some Windows apps run silently in the background and consume your system’s memory. Because these apps run in the background, they also display notifications. For example, the Microsoft Email app displays a notification whenever you receive a new email.

Running in the background may not create a problem for you. However, if the app starts misbehaving or stops responding, it may create some issues. Sometimes an unresponsive app can freeze your PC. In such cases, killing the app is the best solution. How can you terminate the non-responsive apps? This is what we are going to show you in this article.

How to Kill Microsoft Store Apps in Windows 11/10

Let’s see the steps to terminate or kill the Microsoft apps in Windows 11/10:

1. Open Settings
2. Select Apps settings
3. Open Apps and features section
4. Locate the app
5. Click Advanced settings
6. Press the Terminate button.

Now let us see these steps in detail.

First, you have to open the Settings app in Windows 10. For this, click on the “Windows” button on the bottom left corner of the taskbar and select the “Settings” option. Alternatively, you can also launch the “Settings App” by right-clicking on the Windows icon and selecting the “Settings” option.

In the Windows Settings app, select the “Apps” option.

By default, Windows shows the “Apps & Features.” If not, click on the “Apps & Features” option from the left panel.

On the right panel, you will see the list of all installed apps. Scroll down the list to find the app that you want to kill or terminate. Click on it and select “Advanced Options.”

Scroll down in the window thus opened and find the “Terminate” option. Click on the “Terminate” button to kill the app.

Windows will then forcefully close the app. But keep one thing in mind that the app will start again as you restart your PC. If you do not want it to happen, turn the “Background apps” switch OFF in the “Apps Permissions” section of “Advanced Options.”

Can I terminate the Microsoft Store?

You cannot terminate or uninstall the Microsoft Store app directly, as it is integral to the Windows operating system. Removing it can cause system issues. Instead, you can disable it using Group Policy or restrict access through settings. Always consider potential system impacts before altering core applications.

How do I completely remove Microsoft Office Store apps?

To completely remove Microsoft Office Store apps, go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features. Locate the Office app you wish to uninstall, click it, and select Uninstall. Confirm the action to ensure all components are removed.

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