Copy-ready commandStop-Process
Stop-Process -Name notepadRequirements and permissions
- Requirements
- Windows PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7
- Permissions
- Varies by command
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-31
Examples
Basic example
Stop a running process by name.
Stop-Process -Name notepadCommon errors
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