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How to Open Task Manager

See running apps, startup items, and hardware usage.

Updated September 2, 2026Difficulty: EasyTime: 5 minApplies to: Windows, Windows 10, Windows 11

Follow the steps in order and stop if the screen or target does not match what is described. Use administrator access only when the task requires it.

Open Task Manager

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc.

Show the full view

Select More details if the compact view appears.

Inspect activity

Use Processes for current apps and usage, Performance for graphs, and Startup apps for sign-in items.

End tasks carefully

End only an application you recognize and only after saving its work. Do not end Windows processes at random.