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Taskkill Command: Terminate Process By Name Windows
Use for terminate process by name windows with Taskkill. Exact CLI syntax to terminate process by name windows using Taskkill.
When to use this: Use for terminate process by name windows with Taskkill.
Command Syntax
taskkill /im <process_name>taskkill /im <process_name>Live Command Builder
Final Command
taskkill /im <process_name> Command Breakdown
taskkill is the base executable for this command.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to terminate process by name windows using Taskkill.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
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