Stop Command Execution Using Process_Name
If you want to end cmd process using the Process_Name i.e. Image_Name, you can also do that. To terminate the currently running process using process name, use the following shortcut to end cmd process.
Step 1: First list all the currently running processes using the following command.
tasklist | more
Note: If you find a huge list of currently running processes, press CTRL + C to execute the second command in next line.
Step 2: Now type the following command to force quit command.
taskkill /IM "process name" /F
or
taskkill /F /IM "process_name"
Let’s understand a little about each term in this command:
- taskkill: This is the main command to terminate or end running processes.
- /IM: Stands for “Image Name.”
- “<process name>”: Replace this with the actual name of the process you want to terminate enclosed in double quotation marks.
- /F: Stands for “Force.” i.e. to ensure that the process is forcefully terminated.
How to Abort a Command Execution in Command Prompt?
Command Prompt is an interpreter that helps us to execute various commands and functions. It helps perform tasks, troubleshoot issues, and manage files more efficiently.
But what if the command prompt gets stuck while executing a command? In that case, several questions might come to your mind like, ” How to get out of it?”, “Do I need to close the prompt?”, “Can I continue from the same place where I left?”
We will find these answers in this article. We will find out if we can kill a currently running process, and shortcut key to end the process. Also, we will discuss a few FAQs at the end.