The Windows Task Manager is a built-in utility that lets you view the running processes, applications, services, and users on your computer. There are a few different ways to launch the Windows Task Manager. Here are the two simplest methods.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 1 minute
Here's How:
- First method: Press the CTRL SHIFT ESC keys simultaneously and then release. Task Manager should open.
- Second method: Click Start | Run, type in taskmgr.exe and press Enter. Task Manager should open.
- If Task Manager does not open using either of the above instructions, your system may be infected with malware. To regain access to Task Manager, see How to Re-Enable Access to Task Manager.