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How do I force close applications during shutdown without Shutdown?

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Use the built-in Windows shutdown command with the /f flag:

  • shutdown /s /f /t 0 -- Force shut down, closing all applications immediately
  • shutdown /r /f /t 0 -- Force restart, closing all applications immediately

This is equivalent to what Shutdown's FORCE option did.
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Added: Feb 28, 2026