"Task Manager" is a multifunctional standard Windows program for monitoring and managing running processes and programs. In new versions of the operating system, the functions of tracking the status of the application and the personal computer have been added. In Windows 10, the autoload management function was also transferred to the dispatcher. Let’s figure out how to run the "Task Manager" on different operating systems from Microsoft.
Run with the keys
The fastest and most convenient way to run this program is the hot keys of the operating system. You need to hold down three buttons at the same time - Ctrl + Shift + Esc. After that, the dispatcher will immediately appear on the screen (if the PC is working properly and correctly). There is also a second option to launch via hotkeys.
First you need to use the combination Ctrl + Shift + Del on the keyboard. As a result of clicking, a window with a choice of actions will start. Click on the item "Task Manager". After a second, the system will return you to the desktop, and the necessary application will appear on the screen, as in the case with the previous method. Now you know how to launch the "Task Manager" on the "Windows" by pressing hot keys. We proceed to the next method.
Run app
Windows has a handy utility for launching system applications. With its help, you can get quick access to almost all standard programs and even folders on the system partition of the hard drive. Let’s figure out how to launch the “Task Manager” on Windows in this way:
- Press the Win + R keys simultaneously to launch the Run application.
- Type taskmgr and press Enter.
- Done! The necessary manager will open on the desktop.
To launch the Task Manager on Windows 7, you can use the Start menu, open the Run application through it. Otherwise, the instruction does not differ from the one written above.
We use the search string
To do this, click on the magnifying glass icon on the taskbar in Windows 10 or open "Start" and find the search bar there. Then enter the query "task manager" and run the application of the same name.
Also in Windows 8 and 10, there is another method for running this utility. To do this, right-click on the "Start" icon and select the line with the application name in the menu that opens. You can also access this menu by pressing the Win + X key combination.
Command line
Through the command line, you can also launch the "Task Manager" on "Windows". To do this, open cmd in any convenient way (via search, "Run", all programs and so on), and then enter taskmgr in the command window and press Enter to start. This method is very similar to the one described using the Run window.
Open through the executive file
And finally, the last way to launch the application. Like any other program (it doesn’t matter whether it’s system or third-party), the Task Manager can be launched through the executable file. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the system partition of the hard drive in Explorer.
- Go to the Windows folder.
- Now open the System32 directory.
- In the folder, find (for convenience, use the search at the top of the explorer) file called taskmgr.exe.
- Run the file by double-clicking.
What to do if the utility does not work?
If none of the above methods worked, then the problem is one of the following factors:
- Malware infection. In this case, you must perform a full scan of the file system. It is advisable to use a third-party antivirus instead of the standard defender.
- Access limitation. To remove the restriction, you need to log in with the administrator account and perform the necessary operations with the dispatcher through it.
- File system corruption. In this case, the user will have to perform a full scan of the system partition of the hard drive and restore the OS. It is recommended to use boot disks with special software for these purposes.
Conclusion
Now you know how to run Task Manager on Windows. If you are not satisfied with the functionality of the standard utility, then you can always start using third-party applications. One of these programs can be considered Process Explorer. It contains complete information about all running programs and processes, as well as significantly expanded functionality. You can download and install it on a personal computer for free from the official website of the developers.