Task Killer

Task Killer is a tool to kill applications running. This version is pro version which doesn't contain ads.

Task Killer allows you to quickly terminate applications, ie. you may "kill" a frozen application by clicking on the taskbar's Task Killer icon and choosing it from the list. You will forget clumsy key combination Ctrl-Alt-Del forever!

Download Link:

Task Kill Setup

Getting started with Task Killer 

After Task Killer has been installed on your computer, you can run the program from the Start menu (Start -> Programs -> Task Killer -> Task Killer). You will see Task Killer icon in the system tray. When you click on the tray icon by left mouse button you will see the popup menu contains processes and/or visible windows list. If you decide to unload any program just click on the item identify the program you need to kill. Also you can start and stop services on your computer (Windows NT/2000/XP).

You can enable "Load at Windows startup" option at Settings -> Common. When this option is enabled, Task Killer runs automatically when Windows starts.

·        Task Killer Settings -> Common

Using Task Killer 

If you want to unload application just click on the Task Killer's tray icon by left mouse button (or press hotkey you assign to call popup menu). You'll see the popup menu which includes a list of processes and(or) windowed application depending on Task Killer settings. Choose application you want to unload and appplication will be unloaded. Also you may stop and start services.

Note:

System processes (Windows NT/2000/XP) are drawn with a green color by default, you may change it in Task Killer settings. It is not recommended to kill system processes.

Warning!

Killing certain applications may cause your system to become unstable. You may set up Task Killer to ask you "Are you sure?" before unloading application.

Warning!

Unsaved application data may be lost. Be sure you want to unload the application.

Command line support 

Command line support (wildcards (*,?) are supported):

"taskkiller.exe -all" : all applications contains visible windows will be "killed".

"taskkiller.exe -allforce" : all applications contains visible windows + Explorer.exe will be "killed".

"taskkiller.exe -wname winname" : application will be unloaded if _window_ name contains "winname".

"taskkiller.exe -exename appname" : application will be unloaded if _program_ name contains "appname".

In registered version only:

"taskkiller.exe -shortmenu" : only one item menu("Exit") is showed in right mouse button popup menu.

"taskkiller.exe -nomenu" : right mouse button popup menu is turned off.

Download Link:

Task Kill Setup