how to close applications like mail,window store.

[NIRAJGUPTA]

whenever I am using applications like mail,windows store,weather,even though I close them with the X sign,they continue in the background.

at the time of shutdown,I have to go to ctrl+alt+del to open task manager and manually select them to close.

[DavidSMP]

Hi @NIRAJGUPTA,

Thanks for posting your question in the HP community. A very Good Day to you. 🙂 I understand that you need assistance with closing store apps in windows 8.1 I’ll be delighted to assist you with this.

You are a valued HP customer and we appreciate you greatly for doing business with HP. I have reviewed the situation and it is paramount that we address your issue. Brilliant effort from your end. Kudos to you for that.

• Did you try checking by pressing Alt + F4 to close the specific application when it is active and while in use?

Please try these steps from the links given below.

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Link 1: http://www.askvg.com/guide-how-to-close-metro-apps-permanently-in-windows-8-1/

Link 2: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/close-metro-apps-in-windows-8-1

Link 3: http://www.sysprobs.com/how-to-close-apps-on-windows-8-8-1

Link 4: http://www.ghacks.net/2012/11/21/how-to-close-windows-8-store-apps/

Hope this helps.  Let me know how this goes. I genuinely hope the issue gets resolved without hassles and the unit works great. 🙂  Please reach out for any issues and I'll be there to assist you.  🙂

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