You can close Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 using the Task Manager if it's unresponsive or you need to force it to quit. Here's how:
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Open Task Manager: Right-click on the Start button in the bottom-left corner of your screen. Select "Task Manager" from the menu.
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Locate Microsoft Edge: In the Task Manager window, under the "Processes" tab (or "Details" tab if you are using an older version of Windows 10), look for "Microsoft Edge." You might see multiple entries if you have multiple tabs or windows open.
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End the Task: Select "Microsoft Edge" (or one of the individual Edge processes if you want to close a specific tab). Then, click the "End task" button in the bottom-right corner of the Task Manager window.
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Verify Closure: After clicking "End task," check to ensure that the Microsoft Edge process (or the specific tab's process) disappears from the list.
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Close Task Manager: Once you've confirmed that Edge is closed, you can close the Task Manager window.
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Reopen Edge: You can now reopen Microsoft Edge as you normally would, by clicking its icon on your taskbar, in the Start menu, or using a desktop shortcut.
By following these steps, you can successfully close Microsoft Edge when it's not responding normally.
