This shows you how much CPU ( central processing unit) resources are currently in use on your system, and you can mouse over it to see memory, disk, and network usage. While the Task Manager is open, you’ll see a Task Manager icon in your notification area. Here you can tweak compatibility options and see the program’s version number, for example. Properties: Open the Properties window for the program’s.This will help you see exactly what the program is and what it does. Search Online: Perform a Bing search for the program’s application name and file name.Open File Location: Open a File Explorer window showing the location of the program’s.
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Always On Top: Make the Task Manager window itself “always on top” of other windows on your desktop, letting you see it at all times.Run New Task: Open the Create New Task window, where you can specify a program, folder, document, or website address and Windows will open it.This works the same as the “End Task” button. This is useful if you’re not sure which window is associated with which application. Switch To: Switch to the application’s window, bringing it to the front of your desktop and putting it in focus.You can also right-click an application in this window to access more options: This is useful if an application isn’t responding-in other words, if it’s frozen-and you can’t close it the usual way. You can select an application here and click “End Task” to close it. This window lists the visible applications running on your desktop, excluding background applications. The first time you launch the Task Manager, you’ll see a small, simple window. You can also press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and then click “Task Manager” on the screen that appears or find the Task Manager shortcut in your Start menu.