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Protector one
Protector one

Reputation: 7311

End Windows application (but not simply terminating the process)

I would like to end a certain Windows application gracefully, without using a mouse or keyboard shortcuts. I also don't want to simply end the application's process. (Hence, "gracefully".)
In other words, I would like to invoke the application's own "exit procedure". How do I do this?

I don't mind getting down and dirty with code and dubious hacks, I just have no idea where to start… Using AutoHotkey to simulate the key presses required to end the application is not good enough for me. :P

Upvotes: 1

Views: 200

Answers (2)

Simon Mourier
Simon Mourier

Reputation: 139256

Windows Task Manager uses the EndTask function for this: EndTask Function. This function first sends nice WM_CLOSE messages.

Upvotes: 2

David Heffernan
David Heffernan

Reputation: 613491

Find the taskbar windows owned by the process (there's usually only one) and send them WM_CLOSE messages.

Upvotes: 0

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