How to Force Close a Frozen Mac

When your Mac becomes unresponsive and freezes, it can be frustrating and disrupt your workflow. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to fix the problem and get your Mac up and running again.

One way to unfreeze your Mac is by using the Force Quit feature. To do this, click on the Apple menu and select 'Force Quit.' From the list of open applications, click on the name of the application that has frozen and select 'Force Quit.'

Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Command-Option-Escape (⌘+Opt+E) to force quit an application. This will open a box showing all running applications, from which you can select the frozen app and choose 'Force Quit.'

If neither of these methods work, you may need to restart your Mac in Safe Mode or perform a System Restore to resolve any underlying issues.

Additionally, if your mouse is also frozen, you can try using the keyboard to navigate and access the Force Quit feature.

In some cases, your Mac may not respond even when you try to force quit. If this happens, you may need to restart your Mac in Safe Mode or perform a System Restore to resolve any underlying issues.

Overall, knowing how to force close a frozen Mac can be helpful in resolving common issues and getting your computer up and running again.

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