How to Close a Frozen Game when Alt-f4 and the Task Manager don't work

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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2018
  • For whatever reason, a lot of frozen games don't honor alt-f4, and they aggressively retake control of your screen when you try to switch to other programs or close it via pressing the Windows (⊞) key. In the past, you'd have to restart your computer to escape, but I've found that every frozen game can be bypassed with this trick. Hope it helps!
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  • @Puggypanda.
    @Puggypanda. 14 днів тому +6

    2024 and this is still the best video/anwser for this problem that can be found online. Thankfully found your video when google dumb A.I/algorthim wont help me.... cheers man appreciate the help!

    • @TheSPUFofLegend
      @TheSPUFofLegend  13 днів тому

      Wow, thank you so much!! This trick comes in clutch for me constantly, I'm so happy it's helping others as much as it helps me!

  • @Dribbleondo
    @Dribbleondo 5 років тому +1025

    This needs more publication.

    • @TheSPUFofLegend
      @TheSPUFofLegend  5 років тому +52

      Yeah, I've never heard of anyone mention this method of escaping a frozen game. Was why I thought to make a quick video when Fortnite helpfully provided the opportunity :D

    • @SRC267
      @SRC267 4 роки тому +4

      @@TheSPUFofLegend I don't have task view on my toolbar. How to do this?

    • @koseik
      @koseik 4 роки тому

      Dribbleondo yesssss

    • @Antonaras72
      @Antonaras72 4 роки тому +1

      @@SRC267 Ik I am late but I wish this may help. Windows key + tab. Instead of alt tab, press windows key tab and you are there.

    • @SRC267
      @SRC267 4 роки тому +2

      @@Antonaras72 I don't have a windows key. I use the R8 Mini keyboard

  • @Ally-hu5rj
    @Ally-hu5rj 4 роки тому +796

    Cheers now I can stop restarting my pc every time it happens

  • @theepicduck6922
    @theepicduck6922 Рік тому +151

    Small tip as well: You can change the option on your task manager to appear over everything else. That way you can safely use it using ctrl + alt + delete as well. Personally feel this should be a feature enabled by default otherwise it defeats the purpose of using task manager to stop unresponsive programs and audit a system.

    • @nacar2502
      @nacar2502 Рік тому +8

      U just helped me thank you.

    • @waltuh_dingle
      @waltuh_dingle Рік тому +11

      microsoft literally defeating is own system lol

    • @FrankyJr
      @FrankyJr Рік тому +10

      You helped me too... Had a game that froze across ALL desktops...

    • @DrMontrays
      @DrMontrays Рік тому

      I have it on this and it doesn't work

    • @dawn_onyoutube5199
      @dawn_onyoutube5199 Рік тому

      Thanks man God bless you

  • @xnk11
    @xnk11 5 місяців тому +1

    You have no idea how much you helped me right now. You are a legend. Its the small things that makes the big difference

  • @giorgi642
    @giorgi642 4 роки тому +199

    You dont realise just how many people will be forever grateful for you and this video from now on

  • @headcrabn5347
    @headcrabn5347 5 років тому +263

    Just hit windows-tab. It's the same process but it saves a lotta steps. Sometimes you can't even get the windows menu open but windows+tab works.

    • @nextlifeonearth
      @nextlifeonearth 5 років тому +2

      Or if you already have an extra workspace, press (I think it's) Ctrl + Super + left/right.
      Not able to test it right now, 'cause I'm not on Windows, but I thought it was that.
      Also enabling "always on top" in the task manager (pop up task manager with Supr + (shift?) + Esc. It's faster than ctrl+alt+del) will put it on top of the game.

    • @paradox4218
      @paradox4218 5 років тому

      I had the same problem

    • @topper2489
      @topper2489 5 років тому

      Thank you!

    • @wreckingball3737
      @wreckingball3737 5 років тому +2

      I fokin love u

    • @adm1ralq
      @adm1ralq 4 роки тому +8

      @@nextlifeonearth dafuq is "super" button?

  • @chloe-historyandgames
    @chloe-historyandgames Рік тому +9

    you’re a genius! on windows 11 i hit ‘start tab’ and was able to get my mouse to function, then moved the frozen game to a new desktop, from the first desktop now the mouse works and i’m able to force quit the game in task manager! thank you, thank you kind sir!

  • @warriortakemikazuchi3222
    @warriortakemikazuchi3222 2 роки тому +5

    Actually helpful and quick to the point. thanks for this, you earned a deserved sub

  • @ImKibitz
    @ImKibitz 3 роки тому +139

    Thank you so much!

    • @DeanTBO
      @DeanTBO 3 роки тому +4

      Omg this is crazy. I used to watch your vids in 2017 when you had 7k subs And now look at you! That’s crazy!! And I just got a jotification from you yesterday. And I coincidentally found you here. What a small world

    • @jacketfullofmetal
      @jacketfullofmetal 3 роки тому

      @@DeanTBO shutup noone cares man u don't need to lie

    • @DeanTBO
      @DeanTBO 3 роки тому +3

      @@jacketfullofmetal wdym I’m not lying

    • @justyouraveragegamer5065
      @justyouraveragegamer5065 2 роки тому

      @@jacketfullofmetal stfu I care

    • @Red-bw5kl
      @Red-bw5kl 2 роки тому

      @@jacketfullofmetal tf is your problem ?!!

  • @nebunebu7019
    @nebunebu7019 3 роки тому +171

    Dude, the amount of time and frustration you have saved me. Thank you immensely!

  • @donx43
    @donx43 10 днів тому

    5 years later and this is still so helpful, thanks alot man youre a legend.

  • @darkyysonic
    @darkyysonic 2 роки тому

    I have found this video 2 years late, and you have helped me a TON thank you so much dude!!

  • @tolgaakcan1001
    @tolgaakcan1001 5 років тому +97

    Thank you! This is pretty useful cause I've had this problem dozens of times and the only solution I found was to restart my computer which is really frustrating.

    • @kriffen1793
      @kriffen1793 3 роки тому +1

      had same problem and a while ago i restarted my computer and my hardisk went and i had to reinstall 650gb's of games back still havent bothered to download them all

  • @ShawnCreum
    @ShawnCreum 3 роки тому +33

    The best 1:15 minutes on UA-cam
    Just helped me out in the same situation
    Massive thank you for this video

  • @chloe-historyandgames
    @chloe-historyandgames Рік тому +193

    Thanks

    • @TheSPUFofLegend
      @TheSPUFofLegend  Рік тому +36

      Oh wow, thank you! This is the first time I've ever been tipped, I really appreciate it ^_^

    • @B2washere
      @B2washere Рік тому +3

      @@chloe-historyandgames This was actually so funny XD

    • @TerriazeCAPCUTeditor
      @TerriazeCAPCUTeditor Рік тому +2

      This guy deserves way more, like 99.99

    • @rayan2802
      @rayan2802 5 місяців тому

      @@TerriazeCAPCUTeditorthen give it to him

  • @dylanpeart6213
    @dylanpeart6213 2 місяці тому

    Actually a genuine guy whose tips work, thanks a lot man!

  • @igorpolyakov4113
    @igorpolyakov4113 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you! You have no idea how many times I've had games freeze/crash on me and prevented me from closing them through task manager or desktop because the screen would cover both up. It's annoying as hell and thankfully this method gets around that.

  • @Debiru667
    @Debiru667 4 роки тому +3

    Bro in all my years of PC gaming Ive always had to reset my computer and feel like I was doing damage to it. This was not only a true fix, but a genius and awesome fix too. Thank you bro

  • @amruzaky4939
    @amruzaky4939 Рік тому

    Thanks a lot. Man, I just wish UA-cam never removed its dislikes bar, because it will show that your video is even more helpful.

  • @amrikbrar
    @amrikbrar 2 роки тому

    Bro W video! We need more people like you on UA-cam! Thanks so much and have a great day!!

  • @aaronvanderkuyl3621
    @aaronvanderkuyl3621 3 роки тому +6

    You're a legend. This has happened to me so many times and I always end up shutting down my CPU in the end which is super annoying because I have other stuff running. Thanks a lot

  • @bryanswaggbeast8194
    @bryanswaggbeast8194 3 роки тому +4

    So helpful and still works surprisingly! Nice job man!

  • @supporttheskibidisinohio
    @supporttheskibidisinohio Місяць тому

    U have no idea how helpful this is, thank you so much :D

  • @Litwolf9
    @Litwolf9 Рік тому +1

    4 years later still saves me thank you!!

  • @cygnusx-1942
    @cygnusx-1942 3 роки тому +72

    That helps me so much! I was getting really tired of restarting every time this happened.

  • @MawsYT
    @MawsYT 4 роки тому +3

    I’m so grateful that this video had my exact same issue. This saved me when Tarkovs new wipe came out and clicking the Kedr crashed the game.

  • @auri1075
    @auri1075 2 місяці тому

    I LOVE YOU.
    Been playing for like 2 hrs making a vid and thought i had to turn off my pc, didnt even know about that feature.
    You are a life daver man.

  • @joerip3906
    @joerip3906 Рік тому

    YOU ARE THE GOAT!!! NO ONE ELSE KNEW WHAT I MEANT BY ALT F4 AND TASK MANAGER DOESNT WORK AND ITS STILL FROZEN!!

  • @coand3390
    @coand3390 5 років тому +29

    Dude this video was actually the best someone praise this guy

  • @numb4102
    @numb4102 3 роки тому +13

    THANK YOU SO MUCHHHHHHG YOU SAVED MY FRIKIN LIFE, EVERY TIME THIS HAPPENS I HAVE TO RESTART MY PC

  • @dzumaster2209
    @dzumaster2209 Рік тому

    I have been stuck on GMOD with the same problem and now I can close it, you are a life saver man

  • @KinkyHippie
    @KinkyHippie 2 роки тому

    thank you so much for this. usually when this happened i ended up turning off my pc then turning it back on and having to wait for my computer to fully boot up before opening the game back up. so glad that’s no longer the case🙏

  • @skythnaax
    @skythnaax 4 роки тому +206

    Windows 10 Frozen Program: You can't stop me.
    Alt+F4: I know. But he can.
    Move to new window:

  • @zagnose
    @zagnose 3 роки тому +3

    2 years late but wow dude you saved my life.

  • @ckcracing4898
    @ckcracing4898 2 роки тому

    you’re actually a legend for this a deserve more credit

  • @johnderat2652
    @johnderat2652 2 роки тому

    My gosh, you're a genius. Before seeing this video I always just restarted my PC when this happened. You're a lifesaver, my brotha!

  • @Leafadealy
    @Leafadealy 4 роки тому +5

    YO THIS DUDE JUST SOLVED MY LIFE LONG PROBLEM!!! SUB

  • @albertcharlampijev
    @albertcharlampijev 3 роки тому +4

    Wow, this is a perfect solution. Thank you!

  • @huyphan5801
    @huyphan5801 Рік тому

    You’re the GOAT for this, thank you so much!

  • @truestormy9150
    @truestormy9150 4 місяці тому

    Great video 5 years later still helpful!

  • @spatje2k
    @spatje2k 3 роки тому +3

    Finally a tutorial that does what it promisses...

  • @hielum1337
    @hielum1337 4 роки тому +4

    This saved a long project i was working on
    Thx a lot

  • @pop_editzzzz
    @pop_editzzzz 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much this had me panicking keep up the good work man 👍

  • @drnkyrmlk
    @drnkyrmlk 8 місяців тому

    After 5 years.. you are my savior my friend, thank you.

  • @zoomnlmb
    @zoomnlmb 5 років тому +3

    Only 400 subs u should have 1mil thanks so much your a goat

  • @dimigunther3154
    @dimigunther3154 5 років тому +6

    Thx Brother you are the best

  • @apache6111
    @apache6111 Рік тому

    Man you are a hero, I always restarted my pc when this happened and never really knew how to fix it, thank you so much for this tip FINALLY found a solution

  • @filmeow8725
    @filmeow8725 2 роки тому

    I dont usually comment on videos but I gotta say ive been struggeling with this for ages! Thank you so much!!

  • @darbyluke_
    @darbyluke_ 4 роки тому +32

    Doesn't work for me when I open task manager on the second desktop it just takes me back to the game and then task manager isn't there

    • @MrCrazywrench
      @MrCrazywrench 4 роки тому +6

      Drag the task manager to the second desktop.

    • @thugtear7167
      @thugtear7167 4 роки тому +3

      @@MrCrazywrench doesnt work it just transfers the frozen screen to the new desktop

    • @thugtear7167
      @thugtear7167 4 роки тому +4

      Best thing I found when this method doesnt work is logging out. It closes everything but doesnt any where near as long as a hard restart

    • @berlingeorge8789
      @berlingeorge8789 4 роки тому +1

      You have to open task manager on the first desktop
      Hope it helps

    •  4 роки тому +3

      You need to use WindowsKey+Tab and then drag Task Manager onto Desktop 2 on the top bar.
      Then you can use TM from Desktop 2 to shut down your problem game.

  • @jhamashallah
    @jhamashallah 4 роки тому +9

    THANK YOU SO MUCH AFTER 2 YEARS OF LEAGUE OF LEGENDS DOING THIS SHIT

    • @elanordigby542
      @elanordigby542 3 роки тому +1

      BRO I GOT THE SAME SHIT WHEN QUITTING PRACTICE MODE

    • @elanordigby542
      @elanordigby542 3 роки тому

      how do i stop it from happening agin

  • @arsany7860
    @arsany7860 2 роки тому

    somehow it still works. The only way I new how to close it was to restart my pc but now I know this method, I will use it forever. You earned my sub!

  • @vulcandawg7623
    @vulcandawg7623 Рік тому

    This was immensely helpful my dude thanks

  • @AoE2Replays
    @AoE2Replays 3 роки тому +60

    youre doing gods work, thank you dude. so goddamn frustrating lol.

  • @memes5440
    @memes5440 5 років тому +8

    OMG YOUR THE BEST YOUR MY FATHER “no homo” BUT THATS NOT THE POINT CUZ I FORGOT MY PASSWORD SO I KEEP IT ON EVERYDAY AND I THOUGHT I HAD TO RESTART IT BUT YOU JUST SAVED ME OMG LORD GABEN

    • @adamdufek1194
      @adamdufek1194 4 роки тому

      make a new account-
      nvm this comment is 1 year old so you probably turned it off accidentally.

  • @srpr4323
    @srpr4323 Рік тому

    Ayo thanks man this saved me 1 hour i waited so much time it didn't work but when i did ur Strat it worked! Your an life saver!

  • @jokinghazard2312
    @jokinghazard2312 2 роки тому

    Holy shit THANK you, it’s always these smaller videos that have the REAL solution.

  • @amarogz310
    @amarogz310 4 роки тому +3

    This made it even worse, The game disappeared and the freeze screen is still displayed, the guide was really helpful but it made things worse for me.

    • @brandontbone9931
      @brandontbone9931 4 роки тому

      amarogz found a fix yet?

    • @amarogz310
      @amarogz310 4 роки тому

      @@brandontbone9931 I did long ago but i haven't played R6S for long now.

  • @invisivble7483
    @invisivble7483 2 роки тому

    thank you bro, i hate it when gmod freezes and i cant get out of it and you just helped me out a ton

  • @baldplayer9065
    @baldplayer9065 2 роки тому

    Bro u are a life savior bro this must be the top most video of internet

  • @Frykuu._.
    @Frykuu._. Рік тому

    the multi desktop is actually really useful! thx for the new information!! new sub :))

  • @GrinnieFelipeG4M1NG
    @GrinnieFelipeG4M1NG 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much my rogue company just got completely frozen and then you came in, thanks I subscribed.

  • @NorthAtlantien
    @NorthAtlantien 2 роки тому

    Learn something new everyday. Thanks 😊

  • @harrisonpartridge6414
    @harrisonpartridge6414 2 місяці тому

    Good info short and straight to the point

  • @topshelfgaming9093
    @topshelfgaming9093 2 роки тому

    Wicked man!! This helped a bunch especially like playing older games from GOG that sometimes hitch up and don’t run the best… I’d just have to log out completely most times and re log back in… pain in the ass to do, but this worked wonders 🍻

  • @blee04524
    @blee04524 2 роки тому

    You dropped this king 👑

  • @sarahxsrh
    @sarahxsrh 2 роки тому

    This video is an absolute LIFESAVER 😭

  • @Rhinysaurz
    @Rhinysaurz 7 місяців тому

    Brooo!!! this is a life saver!! I've been looking for this video for a year now, i always restart my pc when this happened

  • @sr.chi7741
    @sr.chi7741 Рік тому

    Thanks so much! War zone just stuck for no reason, and I couldn’t use task manager, so this helped so much.

  • @tryme8797
    @tryme8797 2 роки тому

    Thanks man, this helped so much!

  • @NikoStevinski
    @NikoStevinski 2 роки тому +2

    Dude thank you this saved me a lot of time and frustration

  • @IRedpunk
    @IRedpunk Місяць тому

    Wow man you saved me some time and I never knew such trick was possible ! Many thanks !!!

  • @waxy944
    @waxy944 2 роки тому

    I’ve had this problem for so long. Thank you.

  • @725MaineDoe
    @725MaineDoe Рік тому

    God lvl info u jus saved my stream bro🙏🏾💯

  • @eXtreamAngel
    @eXtreamAngel 2 роки тому

    Damn... You helped me a LOT! Thank you!

  • @rockkiller124
    @rockkiller124 2 роки тому

    You are my savior, this video needs more views

  • @ryujino4764
    @ryujino4764 Рік тому +1

    It worked! Thank you so much 👍✨
    I wasted so much time trying different methods but your method worked in an instant.

  • @bradleyclement7379
    @bradleyclement7379 27 днів тому

    This has been plagueing me for years. Thank you!

  • @lihou3167
    @lihou3167 11 місяців тому

    Thanks bro you have been a great help today.

  • @cjn0
    @cjn0 2 роки тому

    I love you, needed this

  • @halfeddi3152
    @halfeddi3152 Рік тому +1

    FINALLY A GOOD TUTORIAL! All those awfull web pages telling you to just Alt-f4 over and over or to use Task Manager without realizing that you can-t do damn shit with a frozen fullscreen game

  • @boxxwx
    @boxxwx 2 роки тому

    Wow, This is actually really Helpful. I could not find anything That wasn't using Task Manager, But...Thank you so much.

  • @NEO_Trojanmuldrop4
    @NEO_Trojanmuldrop4 Рік тому

    BRO CLUTCH !!!!!!!!!! Subbed and liked !!!! 👍

  • @aryxslayer04
    @aryxslayer04 Рік тому +1

    It worked thank you soooooo much , you are a life saver man 👍

  • @bheypuor
    @bheypuor 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for this video! Helped me big time

  • @jalenartfillomena6150
    @jalenartfillomena6150 Рік тому

    it worked, thanks mate you're the best

  • @Cody-nu9lz
    @Cody-nu9lz 2 роки тому

    Amazing video! Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @L10993
    @L10993 7 днів тому

    you absolute legend cheers mate im defintiely dropping a like and sub

  • @imstartingtogethandleofthi6135
    @imstartingtogethandleofthi6135 2 роки тому +1

    Tysm I got stuck in GTA IV and San now I can close it without shutting down :D great video keep it up XD.

  • @CorusEY
    @CorusEY 2 роки тому +2

    Oh my god you saved my day, been using computer for over 6 years and had this problem for countless times, glad I’ve found this video, you definitely deserve more. I’ll be grateful for the rest of my life.

  • @Polarxey
    @Polarxey Рік тому

    Omg thank you so muchhhhhhhh
    You really saved me a lot of trouble. I always have to restart my computer and its so annoying man. Hope u had a great day

  • @duganv7538
    @duganv7538 10 місяців тому

    Thats some great info bro. Thx keep it up

  • @meatknight7740
    @meatknight7740 Рік тому

    this is so clutch, thanks. saves me from hard rebooting every time this happens. i worry about my computer’s health every time i have to do that

  • @themaskedgamer359
    @themaskedgamer359 2 роки тому +1

    thanks i had the problem that froze my game now i know to always use task manager if a game is frozen btw you got a new subscriber

  • @faze_bunnings3903
    @faze_bunnings3903 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much more people need to see this

  • @Jaafan
    @Jaafan 11 місяців тому

    Thank you so much i was playing on my brother's pc but i didn't know how to close the game bc nothing worked but this helped, you are a life saver

  • @itortroblocxk
    @itortroblocxk 6 місяців тому

    this guy should really get more attention this is the only video that worked

  • @Mdbgohan
    @Mdbgohan 2 роки тому

    Thanks man you’re a life savior

  • @FuzzkyYT
    @FuzzkyYT 18 днів тому

    Thanks alot bro this is really helpful 👏🏻

  • @shannon3215
    @shannon3215 Рік тому

    Literally saved all my frustration thank you