In this article, we will explore how to open Task Manager in Windows 11. Using keyboard shortcuts, from Command Prompt to the Start menu, we have added all the easy ways to open Task Manager. You can explore the steps below and move to any section you need.
In the earlier versions of Windows, we accessed the Window Task Manager by right-clicking to open the taskbar. But in Windows 11, this option is no longer available. If you are wondering how to launch Task Manager, please remember that Microsoft offers different methods to perform an action. And accessing the Windows 11 task manager app is no different. Read this article for more
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Open the Task Manager in Windows 11 via Keyboard Shortcuts
The easiest way to launch Task Manager is by using a Windows 11 keyboard shortcut. You are simply required to press three keys from your keyboard, and the Windows 11 taskbar manager will open right away. Here is how to open it.
Press the shortcut “Ctrl + Shift + Esc” keys on the Windows 11 keyboard to instantly open the Task Manager.
You can press the “Ctrl + Alt + Delete” keys to launch the advanced menu. Click on “Task Manager” to check the CPU, RAM, etc. usage of apps and processes on your Windows 11 device.
How to Add Task Manager to Windows 11 Taskbar
You can also launch Task Manager with a single click by pinning it to the Windows 11 Taskbar.
Click on the Windows Search button, and then type Task Manager in the search box.
Choose the Task Manager App, and then choose the Pin to Taskbar option on the right-side panel.
Now the Task Manager app is pinned to the Windows Taskbar. Just click on it to open it.
The simple way to access Task Manager in Windows 11.
Open the Run box by pressing the Windows + R key.
Type taskmgr.exe in the open box and then hit enter.
Run task manager using command prompt
Open the command prompt, type taskmgr.exe, and then press enter to run task manager.
Open task manager via PowerShell command
Launch PowerShell, type taskmgr.exe, and hit enter to access the task manager.
How Open Task Manager from the Windows 11 Start Menu
Right-click on the Windows Start button, and then choose Task Manager from the list.
Create Task Manager Shortcut in Windows 11
Another easy way to launch Task Manager is to create a shortcut on the Windows 11 desktop.
To create a task manager shortcut on the desktop, right-click on the desktop, choose the new item, and then select Shortcut.
On the Create Shortcut page, choose the Browse button.
Browse for files or folders to find the Task Manager App (C:\Windows\System32\ Taskmgr.exe). Click on the Taskmgr application, and then choose OK.
The task manager Windows shortcut path will be added to the textbox.
Or, you can directly enter the below path into the text box and then choose next.
C:\Windows\System32\Taskmgr.exe
Type a name for the task manager shortcut, and then select Finish.
The Task Manager shortcut is on your desktop. Just double-click on it to open it.
Learn more: How to Force Close a Program in Windows 11.
