How to fix error error-cant-terminate-self in Windows 11

Solution Steps

1. 1 Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager. Look for the program that triggered the error. If it's still running, right-click it and select 'End task'. This forcefully closes the program, which may clear the error if it was a one-time glitch.
2. 2 Press Windows key + R, type 'eventvwr.msc' and press Enter. In Event Viewer, go to Windows Logs → Application. Look for error events around the time the error occurred. The details may show which program caused the issue. This helps identify the culprit.
3. 3 If the error occurs with a specific application, check for updates. Open the Microsoft Store (for Store apps) or visit the developer's website. An outdated app may have bugs that cause this error.
4. 4 Run the System File Checker. Press Windows key + X, select 'Terminal (Admin)' or 'Command Prompt (Admin)'. Type 'sfc /scannow' and press Enter. This scans and repairs corrupted system files that might be interfering with process termination.
5. 5 If the error persists, perform a clean boot. Press Windows key + R, type 'msconfig' and press Enter. In the System Configuration window, go to the Services tab, check 'Hide all Microsoft services', then click 'Disable all'. Go to the Startup tab and click 'Open Task Manager', disable all startup items. Restart. This prevents third-party software from interfering. If the error stops, re-enable services one by one to find the culprit.