windowsprocesskilltaskmanager

Difference between End Process and End Process Tree

What is the difference between End process and End process Tree in Task Manager in Windows.Is End process tree will kill all the child process under parent?

Solution

  • End Process: will end/kill/close the current application.

    End Process Tree: will end/kill/close the current application plus all related service and applications it is using.

    For more details:

    1. https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/end-process-tree-end-process.1079388/
    2. https://superuser.com/questions/794052/end-process-end-process-tree