We hate to see not responding programs in Windows 7 which take a long time to respond. Many times those applications waste our valuable time. There is a registry tweak in Windows 7 to end hung applications automatically on a computer. We need to enable auto end task feature for non-responding programs and set time out for hung programs. By setting the value high, we give enough time for those processes to back working. If we set the value low, after crossing the time limit, those applications will close automatically. It is my duty to warn you as it is a registry tweak, it is better you take a backup of your current registry before changing any values.
To enable auto end for hung programs in Windows 8 and 7 computer, follow the steps below.
Automatically Terminate Hung Programs
To enable auto end for hung programs in Windows 8 and 7 computer, follow the steps below.
- Start Run
Press [Windows ] + [R] to get Run. If you want to enable Run in Windows 7 Start Menu, follow the instructions provided in the link below.
How to Enable Run in Start Menu
- Open Registry Editor
Type regedit on Run and press enter. Now the registry editor will open.
- Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
- Change values
Now we need to add the following new values here. Please note that if some keys are not present we need to create new keys with the name and value provided below. You can change the values here if you require different timing for closing hung processes on your laptop. Time is calculated in Milliseconds.
- "WaitToKillAppTimeout"="2000"
- “AutoEndTasks"="1"
- "HungAppTimeout"="1000"
- "LowLevelHooksTimeout"="1000
If you cannot find the keys from the list, you can create new keys with the value provided above. Please note that the time value is in Milliseconds.
Related Articles
- View or Remove saved Wireless networks
- Stop Windows 7 from showing Recently Opened Programs in Start menu
- How to Open a Port in Microsoft Firewall
