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Command to close Firefox and/or Thunderbird with Scheduled Tasks?

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Would like to automate Firefox (Thunderbird) File|Exit command at a specific time without forcing a Windows Restart/Shutdown. The purpose is to ensure they are not active during my nightly automated backup.

Is there a command line -parameter or other trick/tool useable for this function?

Would like to automate Firefox (Thunderbird) File|Exit command at a specific time without forcing a Windows Restart/Shutdown. The purpose is to ensure they are not active during my nightly automated backup. Is there a command line -parameter or other trick/tool useable for this function?

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