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Harlowao
Sep 02, 2026Tin Contributor
Some applications continue running after their windows are closed
When I close the main window of certain applications on my Windows PC, the processes do not terminate and continue running in the background, consuming system resources and often requiring me to end ...
Blaopr
Sep 04, 2026Iron Contributor
Many apps are built so that clicking the "X" doesn't actually quit the program. Instead, it minimizes it to the system tray. This is often intentional, allowing the app to quickly reopen or continue checking for updates or messages in the background .