How to close all running instances of Sticky Notes in Task Manager.

Method 1: Using Task Manager (GUI)

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc (or Ctrl + Alt + Del → Task Manager).
2. In Task Manager, go to the Processes tab.
3. Scroll down and look for Microsoft OneNote or Sticky Notes under Apps or Background processes.
4. Right-click it and choose End task.
5. If there are multiple entries, repeat for each until all are closed.

Method 2: Using Command Prompt or Run Box

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type: taskkill /IM Microsoft.Notes.exe /F and hit Enter.
3. This force-closes all running Sticky Notes instances immediately.

Method 3: Using PowerShell

1. Open PowerShell.
2. Type: Stop-Process -Name "Microsoft.Notes" -Force
3. All instances will be terminated.

Below is What the Image Represents for Windows 10 and Windows 11

The screenshot displays:

• The Processes tab in Task Manager.
• Entries under Apps and Background processes—similar to where Sticky Notes would appear if running, or may be call Microsoft OneNote.
• This view is what you’d refer to when identifying and terminating Sticky Notes processes manually.

Windows 10

Windows 11

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