Middle click to close on the taskbar
Close programs with a middle click on the taskbar instead of creating a new instance
Middle click to close on the taskbar is a Windhawk community mod described as: Close programs with a middle click on the taskbar instead of creating a new instance. Its use depends on the exact Windows build and target process.
Processes listed: explorer.exe
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How to evaluate and use this mod
- Open Windhawk and search for Middle click to close on the taskbar in Explore.
- Review the author's description: Close programs with a middle click on the taskbar instead of creating a new instance and inspect the source code before trusting it.
- Compare your Windows build from
winverwith the mod’s compatibility notes and check whether the target process includesexplorer.exe. - Save the existing configuration. Enable the mod with a single modest change and restart the affected app or Explorer only if indicated.
Check the result
Observe the specific feature that Middle click to close on the taskbar affects. Confirm that the target program still launches, menu and button interactions work, and no new crashes occur. Disable the mod and compare behavior with Windows defaults if you notice problems.
Compatibility and limits
Close programs with a middle click on the taskbar instead of creating a new instance The name of this mod does not establish compatibility with every Windows release. An individual mod update can require a particular Windows 11 shell version or changes in the underlying mod framework.
Read the current Windhawk mod description and source when checking an installation.
Frequently asked questions
What does Middle click to close on the taskbar change?
Close programs with a middle click on the taskbar instead of creating a new instance
How do I check whether Middle click to close on the taskbar supports my Windows build?
Read the mod page requirements and compare your Windows build and targeted processes before enabling it.