Close Window

Close Window is a utility that allows you to point to a window and then close it by posting a WM_CLOSE message to it. I initially wrote it because one of the windows in Microsoft Visual Studio wouldn't close when clicking on the cross in the top right of the window.

I've also added the ability to toggle the top-most setting for a window. This is because my wife and I got annoyed with windows update's persistence in reminding us to reboot the computer after applying updates. Leaving the window open prevents it from popping up while you're working, but it stays on top - cue CloseWindow. Hmm, I guess I should rename it...

You need to have Microsoft .Net Framework 1.1 installed. This is available as a free download from Microsoft.

Download CloseWindow.exe

Screen shot of Close Window:

Version History

1.1 - Added the ability to toggle the top most state for a window

1.0 - The first release