How to End Explorer process through a Shortcut in Windows Vista?


This tutorial will help you in creating a shortcut to close explorer. Thus you do not need to use Task Manager or Start Menu to close the explorer.

You can accomplish this by following these steps:

1) Right click on the Desktop and choose New and then Shortcut options



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2) Now type or copy C:\Windows\System32\taskkill.exe -f -im explorer.exe in the location textbox and press Next button



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3) Type a desired name, say Close Explorer, and press Finish button



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4) The shortcut will be created on the Desktop



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5) You can now change its icon.