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Open the task manager

The task manager is used to close apps when they are not responding.

Note
To restart your tablet, see Restart your tablet.
  1. Open your desktop.
  2. Touch and hold the Start button in the lower-left corner until the button is highlighted, then release your finger. A menu opens.
    Menu with "Task Manager" circled
  3. Touch Task Manager.
    Task Manager with open apps listed
  4. Touch the app you want to close, then touch End task.

 

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Unbranded Windows 10.1" Tablet (UB-15MS10 and UB-15MS10SA)