Windows 8.1 Update 1--closing apps

[thatotherdude24]

I love update 1 but my biggest complaint is that in modern apps the X in the corner does not actually close apps, they just go into standby mode and still use computer resources. You still have to drag down and wait for the flip to get them to actually close.

Anybody else notice this?

 

[thepolicecall911fordetails]

I love update 1 but my biggest complaint is that in modern apps the X in the corner does not actually close apps, they just go into standby mode and still use computer resources. You still have to drag down and wait for the flip to get them to actually close.

Anybody else notice this?

Strange, I hit the X button and it closes the whole app for me. Well I just installed the update 10 minutes ago, so I will post if anything changes for me.

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[thatotherdude24]

Strange, I hit the X button and it closes the whole app for me. Well I just installed the update 10 minutes ago, so I will post if anything changes for me.

521 user

It does close but if you check the task manager it's still running. It's the same as if you drag down and don't wait for the flip.


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[Ahmed Gharib]

it sits in memory and the OS will tombstone it when it feels necessary or that it would be helpful. As a result it won't hurt performance or battery!

 

[Laura Knotek]

If you're using a traditional keyboard, alt+f4 will completely close the apps.

 

[Eric J F]

Thatotherdude24 is right- X'ing the app only suspends it. Drag and flip still closes it, but they got rid of the hand symbol.

I appreciate you noticing that.

 

[SpaceyO]

Thatotherdude24 is right- X'ing the app only suspends it. Drag and flip still closes it, but they got rid of the hand symbol.

I appreciate you noticing that.

Thank you for this...when I saw the hand was gone I assumed I couldn't do the drag & flip....Just tried and it works.

Thanks!

 

[thatotherdude24]

I wish the X would totally close the app and the - would put it in standby. That would make the most sense.


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[jhoff80]

Why? The OS handles the resources as necessary. Suspending also gives a far faster load the next time you run the app. There's no reason to completely end the task under normal circumstances. (Though a rare exception to that is Nextgen Reader, which only refreshes feeds automatically on a fresh start.)

 

[thatotherdude24]

Why? The OS handles the resources as necessary. Suspending also gives a far faster load the next time you run the app. There's no reason to completely end the task under normal circumstances. (Though a rare exception to that is Nextgen Reader, which only refreshes feeds automatically on a fresh start.)

For computers with 2GB RAM or less that would eat it up really quick.

Working with the clients that I do it would be much simpler for them to understand that the X closes the app. They have so many problems dragging down and waiting for the flip.

 

[thepolicecall911fordetails]

It does close but if you check the task manager it's still running. It's the same as if you drag down and don't wait for the flip.


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Never thought to check that. It really does defeat the the purpose of the X button.
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[thatotherdude24]

Never thought to check that. It really does defeat the the purpose of the X button.
521 user

​Somebody that understands!!!

 

[Kavu2]

Slightly off topic but still related to closing Apps from Start screen....

For those people who want to open Apps ....AND....return to the Start screen (as opposed to the Desktop as is apparently the current Update-1 default on some [desktop]PCs )...here's how to fix that.....

In Desktop, right click/long tap) taskbar and choose 'Properties'. Then in 'Taskbar Tab'...uncheck 'Show Windows Store apps on taskbar'

 

[jhoff80]

For computers with 2GB RAM or less that would eat it up really quick.

No, the OS reclaims the RAM when it needs it. That's my point.

 

[herbertsnow]

I love update 1 but my biggest complaint is that in modern apps the X in the corner does not actually close apps, they just go into standby mode and still use computer resources. You still have to drag down and wait for the flip to get them to actually close.

Anybody else notice this?

You don't need to close apps. You're so use to closing apps, you really don't know why you're doing it. The OS manages the RAM so you don't need to. Running out of RAM isn't an issue any more with a modern PC.

 

[thatotherdude24]

No, the OS reclaims the RAM when it needs it. That's my point.

I get your point now but from my experience working with clients the OS doesn't start clearing RAM until it's already sluggish.

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[thatotherdude24]

You don't need to close apps. You're so use to closing apps, you really don't know why you're doing it. The OS manages the RAM so you don't need to. Running out of RAM isn't an issue any more with a modern PC.

A tablet with 2gb of RAM or less it is a problem

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[herbertsnow]

For computers with 2GB RAM or less that would eat it up really quick.

Working with the clients that I do it would be much simpler for them to understand that the X closes the app. They have so many problems dragging down and waiting for the flip.

If I had a PC with 2GB or less of RAM, I would go out and buy some RAM. I don't even think you can buy a PC with 2GB or less of RAM these days.

 

[thatotherdude24]

If I had a PC with 2GB or less of RAM, I would go out and buy some RAM. I don't even think you can buy a PC with 2GB or less of RAM these days.

Dell Venue 8 Pro. Lenovo Miix 2. Toshiba Encore.

All have 2gb.

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[herbertsnow]

A tablet with 2gb of RAM or less it is a problem

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It's not a problem if your using a Windows tablet. Now if your using a Lagdroid Tablet, then well.....