Use Task Manager to Stop the SmartPosting Service

  1. Open Windows Task Manager.Right-click on an empty space on the task bar. Select Task Manager. OR Press Ctrl-Alt-Delete. 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.