How do I close an app in Windows 8? (video)
“Applications that you install from the Windows Store don't slow down your PC, so you don't need to close them. When you're not using an application, Windows will leave it running in the background and then close it eventually if you aren't using it. But if you really want to close an application…”
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Rob
PS its the same for Windows RT