How to Open Task Manager in Windows 11 (8 Ways)

January 30, 2023

Task Manager is one of the latest apps to get a new design in Windows 11. Along with this, Microsoft has also introduced a new feature called Efficiency Mode in Windows 11 Task Manager to improve laptop battery life and reduce thermal throttling. Don't forget that the Task Manager in Windows 11 allows you to quickly disable startup programs, find aggressive processes that take up a lot of disk space, and much more. In tandem, Task Manager is an essential utility in Windows 11 and you should know how to open it. Therefore, in this article, we bring you an 8-point guide on how to open Task Manager in Windows 11.

Open Task Manager in Windows 11 (2022)

In this guide, we have included 8 different ways to open the Task Manager in Windows 11. From the command line to the start menu and keyboard shortcuts, we have added every possible way to launch the Task Manager. You can expand the table below and jump to any section you want.

Open Task Manager in Windows 11 using keyboard shortcuts.

The fastest and easiest way to open the Task Manager is to use the Windows 11 keyboard shortcut. You just need to press three keys at the same time and the Task Manager will immediately launch. Here's how to proceed.

1. Press the Windows 11 keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + Shift + Esc" to instantly launch the Task Manager in Windows 11.

2. You can also press the "Ctrl + Alt + Delete" hotkey to open the "More" menu. Here click "Task Manager" to check the CPU, GPU and RAM usage of apps and processes on your Windows 11 PC.

3. And voila, the Task Manager will open immediately. In addition, you can click "More Info" in the bottom left corner to find more information about processes, performance, services, running applications, and more.

4. Here is the Task Manager running in Windows 11 but the existing old design. You can check out the redesigned Windows 11 Task Manager using the linked article.

5. If you want to access the task manager with one click, just right click it on the taskbar and pin it. Thus, you can always open Task Manager with just one click.

1. Another easy way to launch Task Manager in Windows 11 is through the quick links menu. Simply right-click the Start icon or press Windows+X to open the quick links menu. Here click "Task Manager".

2. Here it is! Task Manager running on your Windows 11 PC.

Launch Task Manager in Windows 11 from the Run Command Prompt.

1. You can also press "Windows + R" to open the "Run" window. Here, type taskmgr and press Enter.

2. This will quickly launch the Task Manager on your computer.

1. As with all other utilities in Windows 11, open the start menu and search for "task manager". Task Manager will appear in the first place.

2. Click on the search result and the Task Manager will open immediately.

Open Task Manager in Windows 11 from File Explorer.

1. If you are in an explorer window and want to quickly access the task manager, click the address bar, type taskmgr.exe and press the Enter key.

2. This will open the Task Manager right here.

Find Task Manager in Windows 11 in Windows Tools.

1. Press the Windows key once on your keyboard to open the Start Menu in Windows 11. Now click on All Apps on the top right corner.

2. Then scroll down and find "Windows Tools" to open it. You will surely find it below.

3. The Windows Tools window will open. Here, scroll down and double click Task Manager.

4. This is how you can launch Task Manager in Windows 11 from Windows Tools.

Open Task Manager in Windows 11 from Command Prompt and PowerShell.

The Task Manager in Windows 11 is also available through Command Prompt and PowerShell. The command below works in both terminal environments, so follow the instructions for another way to open Task Manager.

1. Press the Windows key and type "cmd" in the search bar. Now open "Command Prompt" from the search results. There is no need to open CMD with admin rights, but if you always want to open CMD or another application with admin rights, you can follow our linked guide.

2. In a CMD or PowerShell window, just run the command below and the task manager will instantly open in Windows 11. That's cool, right?

taskmgr.exe

Create a Task Manager Shortcut on Windows 11 Desktop

1. If you want to have a quick shortcut for Task Manager on your Windows 11 desktop, right click on the desktop and choose New -> Shortcut.

2. Then enter taskmgr.exe in the location field and click next.

3. On the next page, enter "Task Manager" as the name of the shortcut and click "Finish".

4. A task manager shortcut will be created on the desktop.

5. Double click the shortcut to open Task Manager in Windows 11. That's it.

Control the performance of your Windows 11 PC with Task Manager

So, here are 8 easy ways to open Task Manager and see your PC performance and resource usage in real time. As an avid Windows user, I always keep a tab in the Task Manager to see how my computer performs in various scenarios. Task Manager is also useful for disabling startup programs, which can speed up Windows 11 to a certain extent. That's all from us, though. If you are looking for ways to open the Control Panel in Windows 11, we have a handy guide for you. And if you have any questions, let us know in the comments section below.