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How can I force an app/task from memory without rebooting?

Asked by Ed Raicevic

I have had software packages hang up in memory and the only thing I can do is reboot my system to get rid of them. Before I upgraded to 12.4.0 LTS, I was running 11.04 and I had a software package that would force an app/task from memory. Can't remember the name and can't find anything like it in the Ubuntu software center. I need the name of a package and/or the TERMINAL command (if there is one) to get past this problem. Thank you.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

Did you upgrade online direct from 11.04 to 12.04? Did you upgrade to 11.10 online, then to 12.04 online or did younwipe 11.04 off and do a fresh install of 12.04 from scratch?

Thanks

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Ed Raicevic (raicevic) said : 		#2

I upgraded from 11.04 to 11.10 and then to12.04.

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michael (yellupcm-gmail) said : 		#3

Would you be thinking about Force Quit? It is in Ubuntu 12.04 Software Center.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#4

killall software-center-gtk

Should do it

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Ed Raicevic (raicevic) said : 		#5

To michael: I checked my version of the Ubuntu Software Center (5.2.10) and then did a search on 'Force Quit' in the software center and it came back as not found. Am I missing something in my search?

To actionparsnip: Did a search on KILLALL and found that it was installed on my system in a package called PSMISC. Tried it and it worked. Thank you.

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michael (yellupcm-gmail) said : 		#6

Ed
Very sorry, I told you the wrong way to install. Blame it on old age, I do. The correct way is in site below.

http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2011/10/force-quit-applet-unity-launcher

I do not remember doing this, but (you are right about Sofrware Center) I guess I did.

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Ed Raicevic (raicevic) said : 		#7

Michael
I followed the instructions in the site you provided and it worked perfectly. Along with the method actionparsnip provided, I now have two ways of removing an app/task from my system. To both of you, thank you ever so much. This solved my problem.