How to open Windows Task Manager

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Task Manager is a vital Windows utility that lets you monitor and control running programs, background processes, and system performance . Here are several ways to access it:

Quick Keyboard Shortcuts

  1. Ctrl + Shift + Esc
    • Fastest method to open Task Manager directly
    • All three keys must be pressed simultaneously
  2. Ctrl + Alt + Delete
    • Opens a security screen with Task Manager as an option
    • Provides additional security-related choices like Lock PC and Switch User

Using Windows Interface

  1. Via Start Menu
    • Click the Start button
    • Type “Task Manager”
    • Select Task Manager from the search results
  2. Power User Menu
    • Right-click the Start button
    • Select Task Manager from the menu

Alternative Methods

  1. Run Dialog
    • Press Win + R
    • Type taskmgr
    • Press Enter
  2. Command Prompt
    • Open Command Prompt or PowerShell
    • Type taskmgr and press Enter
  3. File Explorer
    • Navigate to C:\Windows\System32
    • Double-click taskmgr.exe

Once opened, Task Manager provides detailed information about running applications, processes, and system performance . You can use it to monitor resource usage, close unresponsive programs, and manage startup applications.

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