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Asked: 2026-05-31T11:18:35+00:00

When I run a build, sometimes I see a code change I forgot. So

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When I run a build, sometimes I see a code change I forgot. So I want to cancel the build. Due to the build locking up my IDE, I have to use Ctrl+Break, however, it does not respond fast enough.

I am looking for a command line approach so I can just hit a batch file in my quick launch.
I tried this command:

Taskkill /IM aspnet_compiler.exe /F

However, this only stops the current project from building and the next one in my multi-project solution starts up.

How can i cancel a build using command line?

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  1. Editorial Team

    I have come up with a crude method which is working well for me.

    I have the following batch script.

    @echo off
echo KILL BILLd
for /L %%i in (1,1,10) do (
   Taskkill /IM aspnet_compiler.exe /F
   timeout 1
)

    (Above, 10 = seconds)

    I then make a shortcut of that batch script in the same folder which allows me to do the additional.

    • Assign an icon image for my quick launch bar.
    • Set it to execute minimized.
    • Assign a global short cut key combo.

    In VS2010, I have set up CTRL+SHIFT+B as my build all. (not rebuild).

    For the shortcut and since my fingers usually are still hoving in the area when I see a forgotten code change. My batch shortcut key combo is CTRL+SHIFT+ALT+B.

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