How to Open Task Manager on Windows 10

In this Itechguide, Victor teaches you how to open Task Manager on Windows 10. The guide covers 8 methods to open the task manager on Windows 10.

Option 1: Start Menu Right-Click

Right-click the Windows 10 Start menu and click Task Manager.

Option 2: Taskbar Right-Click

Right-click anywhere on the taskbar and click Task Manager.

Option 3: Ctrl + Shift + Esc

Another method to open task manager is to press the Ctrl, Shift and Esc keys simultaneously on your keyboard.

Option 4: Search

Type task manager in the search box. Then, from the search results, click Task Manager.

Option 5: Open Taskmrg.exe from Run

• Right-click start menu and click Run.

• On the Run box, type the command below and click OK.

TaskMgr.exe

Option 6: System32 Folder

TaskMgr.exe is the executable that opens Task Manager. You can open this executable directly on the System32 folder. Here are the steps…

• Type %Windir%\System32 in the search box. Then, from the search result, click %Windir%\System32.
• On the System32 folder, locate Taskmrg.exe and double-click it.

Option 7: Command Prompt and PowerShell

You can also open task manager on Windows 10 from Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt. Use the steps below…

• Type cmd or powershell in the search box. Then open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.

• On the command or PowerShell prompt, type the command below and press enter.

TaskMgr.exe

Option 8: Ctrl + Alt + Delete

You can also open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys simultaneously. Then, click Task Manager.

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