Here are different ways to close all running apps and programs on Windows 11/10 using Task Manager, Command Prompt, PowerShell, etc.

Using PowerShell PowerShell is another way on Windows 11 to close all your chosen running apps. To use this method, open Windows Search (press Windows+S), type Notepad, and open the app.

Windows 11 closes all apps when going to Sleep Your Windows 11/10 computer might close all apps when going to sleep or stand by if there is some issue with the power configuration.

With just a handful of keystrokes you can shut down all active apps on your system via Task Manager's Programs tab. Plus: power off your PC by pressing three keys.

How to Close All Dialog Boxes in Computer Management. The Computer Management console is a Windows administrative tool for performing maintenance operations on your business computer.