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    Windows 8 [Solved] Lost Ability To Close Apps with Swipe

    My laptop no longer will close an app by swiping from the top. And, swiping from the right side to bring up charms only works on the top half of the screen. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Jim
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    Windows 8 How to close Metro Apps in Windows 8

    How to close Apps in Windows 8? "There are 3 ways you can close metro apps in the new Windows 8: 1. If you have a touch screen tablet or laptop, touch your finger on the top of the screen and drag it all the way to the bottom. It will minimize and move the app from your way. 2. If you...
    • zmechys
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Close apps from taskbar quickly

    What's the fastest way to close an application currently on the taskbar? In XP I used to do: right click an item (running application button on the taskbar) and then immediately press c. That would immediately close the application. In Windows 7, if I do the same, first I have to wait for the...
    • jimhoyle
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    • application management close apps efficiency productivity shortcuts taskbar tech tips user experience windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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