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Keyboard shortcut for cancelling the opening of several files

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  1. Man

    Man Member

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    Is there a hotkey for stopping files from being opened after accidentally opening multiple files?

    I tried Googling with no luck, know there are some computer-savvy members here. Thanks!
     
    #1 Man, Dec 23, 2011
  2. LCII

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    Why can't you just wait until its loaded then close it, it would only take 5 seconds?

    Unless its super dirty hardcore pr0n...oh wait..
     
    #2 LCII, Dec 23, 2011
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    The power button.
     
    #3 tamericus, Dec 23, 2011
  4. Invisible Fan

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    Task Manager (ctrl+shift+esc)

    Highlight the program running the file... explorer, winamp, wmv, porno.exe, etc
    End Process (Alt+E)
    End Process
    End Process
    End Process
    End Process

    If you're lucky, sometimes those programs open the file under one process.

    If you have windows 7, you can try right clicking the icon on the taskbar and closing all.
     
    #4 Invisible Fan, Dec 23, 2011
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    As mentioned, if you are on Windows 7 you can right click the icon on the task bar and choose "close all." Otherwise CTRL+ALT+DEL and then ended processes from the task manager.

    You can also try spamming ALT+F4 over and over, but once all of the windows are closed it'll prompt to restart your PC.

    DO NOT HIT REBOOT OR PULL THE POWER PLUG.
     
    #6 Svpernaut, Dec 23, 2011
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