Use Task Manager to Stop the SmartPosting Service

  1. Open Windows Task Manager.
    1. Right-click on an empty space on the task bar.
    2. Select Task Manager.
    3. OR

    4. Press Ctrl-Alt-Delete.
    5. Select Task Manager.
  2. Select the Processes tab.
  3. Make sure Show processes from users is checked.
  4. Select SmartPostingService<Year>.exe in the list.
  5. Click End Process.
  6. Close the Task Manager window.