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User-defined rules allow you to automate process management on Windows, such as forcing a program to fully exit when its window closes. In this forum thread, a user seeks software or methods to automatically terminate all threads of a process like Firefox when the parent program is closed, preventing background processes from lingering. The discussion explores third-party tools and custom rules that can enforce such behavior, helping users maintain system performance and control over running applications. This tag covers topics related to custom automation, process termination, and rule-based system management in Windows.
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    Windows 7 Close all threads of a process...

    Does anyone here know of a program or method by which to automatically force-close all threads of a running process when a "quit" or "close" action is utilized? Example: At various times, the Firefox process will continue to run in the background after the browser window has closed. I am...
    • EastGate
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    • automation background processes close action firefox process management third-party tools thread management user-defined rules
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Software
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