xkill is a utility that lets you force-quit a graphical application by clicking on its window.
Publisher’s description
What is xkill?
xkill is a proprietary program for Windows from QuantumNovice. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Project description on GitHub: “A porting of the xkill utility for Windows.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: xkill is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is xkill safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
01A15790465BF834E1B60E5DED052047D2F9A1E89F830B464B1E6C86A2756F45· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0Latest | June 3, 2024 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id QuantumNovice.xkill -eProgram files (.exe): xkill.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- QuantumNovice
- Licence
- Copyright 1988, 1998 The Open Group
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/QuantumNovice/win-xkill
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Released
- June 3, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- June 3, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- winget ID
- QuantumNovice.xkill
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Frequently asked questions
Is xkill free?
xkill is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Copyright 1988, 1998 The Open Group). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is xkill safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install xkill with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does xkill run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use xkill without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.