As you might already know, the Task Manager allows you to view the running processes on your Windows operating system with the ability to check the performance of your computer’s hardware components in real-time. Opening the Task Manager should be quick and easy on Windows 11. You will also check out some keyboard shortcuts and other methods for quick access to Task Manager. In this guide, I will show you how to open Task Manager in Windows 11 using useful shortcuts.
How to Launch Task Manager in Windows 11
There is no option to open Task Manager by using the taskbar on Windows 11, similar to Windows 10 and old operating system versions. Therefore, in this tutorial, you will be able to learn the various methods for opening task manager on Windows 11. Here are all the steps.
1. Windows + X Keys:
The first method for opening the task manager in Windows 11 is the context menu.
- Press the Windows + X keys together to open a sidebar and then click on Task Manager.
- Alternatively, you can also right-click on the Start button and then click on Task Manager to open it.
2. CTRL + Shift + Esc Shortcut Keys:
The second method consists of opening the task manager in a flash of a second, using a single Keyboard shortcut key. All you have to do is press the CTRL + Shift + Esc keys on your keyboard together to launch Task Manager on Windows 11.
3. Run Window (WIN + R):
- To open the Run window, press Windows + R keys together.
- After that type this command in the Run dialog box and simply press the Enter key on your keyboard: taskmgr.exe
- Task Manager will now open on your Windows 11 system.
4. Windows Search:
- You can also use Windows Search to find and open Task Manager.
- Alternatively, you can also search by opening the Start menu.
- In the Search bar, type Task Manager and click on it to open it.
5. CTRL + ALT + DEL Shortcut keys:
The classic method that everyone knows is the key combination of CTRL + ALT + DEL. But the problem with this method is that you have to go through another black or blue screen to access the Task Manager.
- Just press CTRL + ALT + DEL keys simultaneously on your keyboard.
- You will come across a blue or black screen.
- Here you simply need to click on Task Manager to open it.
And that is everything you need to know about how to open Task Manager in Windows 11. If you are interested in getting more Windows 11 Tips and Tricks, then check out our other Windows 11 Guides such as How to Enable New Task Manager on Windows 11, and How to Move the Taskbar to the Left in Windows 11.
