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A hung process is a program or system task that stops responding and cannot be terminated through normal methods like Task Manager or command-line tools. On WindowsForum.com, users discuss hung processes that persist even after attempting to end them via cmd or Process Explorer, often requiring a system reboot to clear. These issues can arise after hardware changes, such as upgrading to an SSD, and may be accompanied by other symptoms like windows minimizing unexpectedly or full-screen applications reverting to windowed mode. Troubleshooting steps include reinstalling Windows, checking for driver conflicts, and monitoring system resources. The tag covers real-world experiences with stubborn processes that refuse to close, impacting productivity and system stability.
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Windows 7 Troubleshooting Issues After SSD Upgrade: Hung Processes and Window Minimizing Problems
Ever since I upgraded my HDD to a SSD I have been suffering hung process's that refuse to end. I have tried cmd prompt which says the process is not running but it shows in task manager. I've tried process explorer & that does nothing & the only way I can get the process to end so I can re...- VsUK
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