Windows 11: End Task Closes Oldest Task Instead of Selected One - Here's the Fix
If you've upgraded to Windows 11, you might have noticed a change in the way the "End Task" option behaves in the Task Manager. Instead of closing the task you've selected, it closes the oldest task. This change can be frustrating, especially if you're trying to force-close a specific application. In this article, we'll explain why this is happening and show you how to fix it.
Why Does Windows 11 End Task Close the Oldest Task Instead of the Selected One?
Windows 11 includes a number of improvements and changes over its predecessors, but not all of these changes are for the better. One such change is the way that the "End Task" option behaves in the Task Manager. In previous versions of Windows, selecting a task and clicking "End Task" would force-close that task. However, in Windows 11, this action now closes the oldest task instead.
This behavior is a result of a new feature in Windows 1