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19 Tips to Maximize Your Use of Task Manager on Windows 11

by Nate Conner
November 26, 2024
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For years, Task Manager has been an indispensable part of the Windows operating system, acting as a window into your PC’s inner mechanics. With Windows 11, it’s been revamped with a sleek new design and some nifty features to make managing your computer a breeze.

Even if you’ve dabbled with Task Manager before, there are numerous overlooked features that can grant you better system control. Think Efficiency Mode, memory dump capabilities, tools for keeping tabs on your drive, network data, firmware boot time info, the wait chain analyzer, and even widgets for your desktop. Plus, the ‘always on top’ function is just the tip of the iceberg.

In this guide, I’m going to walk you through several lesser-known tricks so you can maximize what Task Manager offers on Windows 11.

Boost Your Productivity With These Task Manager Tips

Task Manager has received several tweaks, and even seasoned users might miss out on some of its hidden gems. Here are a few to keep an eye on:

Quick Shortcut

While it’s common to access Task Manager from the Taskbar menu, there’s a faster way. Hit "Ctrl + Shift + Esc" on your keyboard to fire it up instantly. Prefer using the Run command or Command Prompt? Just type in "taskmgr" for the same result.


Image credit: Mauro Huculak

Efficiency Mode

Efficiency Mode in Task Manager is all about optimizing performance. By lowering the priority of background processes and focusing resources on what you’re actively using, it helps conserve energy and improve performance, especially on resource-limited devices. To activate this, go to the "Processes" tab, right-click the desired process, select "Efficiency Mode," and confirm. Remember, not every app can use this feature and it’s wise only if you’re comfortable with tweaking priorities.

Task Manager Efficiency Mode
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Show Command Line

Uncovering the command line in the "Processes" tab might help during troubleshooting. To enable this, right-click the column header in the "Processes" tab and choose "Command line."

Task Manager show command line
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Create Memory Dump

Need to diagnose crashes or glitches? Task Manager allows you to create memory dumps—a snapshot of memory at a given time. Right-click the process in the "Processes" tab and choose "Create memory dump file." But be aware, analyzing these requires special tools and expertise.

Task Manager create memory dump
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Show Every Core in the Processor

The "Performance" tab, under CPU info, typically shows overall processor activity. However, for more granularity, you can view each core separately by right-clicking the CPU graph, selecting "Change graph to," and picking "Logical processors."

Task Manager view logical processors
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Check Graphics Temperature

Monitoring your GPU temperature in the "Performance" tab is crucial, especially for gamers or when using intensive software. Just click the "GPU" tab to find out the temperature. Not all cards may show this, especially older or virtualized ones. Between 65°C to 85°C is typical; sustained temperatures over 100°C indicate overheating.

Task Manager check GPU temperature
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Show Network Details

Exploring network adapter activity generally only showcases throughput, but with a little extra digging, Task Manager can reveal details like network utilization. In the "Performance" section, right-click your network graph and choose "View network details."

Task Manager network details
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Disable Startup Apps

Manage your startup programs directly from Task Manager. Navigate to the "Startup apps" tab, sort by impact, and disable any unnecessary programs to speed up your boot time.

Task Manager Startup apps
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Check Boot Speed Time

In the "Startup apps" tab, check the "Last BIOS Time" to see how long your BIOS took to hand control over to Windows. This can help diagnose slow boot issues or for general benchmarking.

Task Manager last BIOS time in seconds
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Real-Time Drive Monitoring

For those keen on monitoring drive interactions, the "Details" tab can reveal information on "I/O Reads," "I/O Writes," and "I/O Other." To enable this, right-click any column header, select “Select columns,” and pick your desired metrics.

Task Manager Details I/O info
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Troubleshoot Unresponsive Apps

Encountering a frozen app? Before ending the process, use the "Analyze Wait Chain" to see which processes are causing the hang-up. In the "Details" tab, right-click the problematic app and choose "Analyze Wait Chain."

Task Manager Analyze Wait Chain
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Log Off Other Users from Your Account

Need to log someone out? The "Users" tab lets you manage other users’ sessions or services. Simply right-click the user and choose "Disconnect."

Task Manager Users disconnect
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Confirm Process Identification

With the Process Identifier (PID) feature, you can pinpoint and even terminate specific processes via commands. The PID is visible in the "Details" tab.

Task Manager PID
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Run Apps as Admin

Kick off applications with admin rights easily through Task Manager. Click "Run new task," check "Create this task with administrative privileges," and proceed.

Task Manager Create this task with administrative privileges
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Show Always On Top

Keeping your Task Manager window on top of others can be crucial during heavy multitasking. Activate this under "Window management" in the settings.

Task Manager Always on top
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Change Default Startup Page

If you frequent a certain Task Manager tab, make it your default view. Change this setting in the "Settings" under "Default start page."

Task Manager Default start page setting
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Other Useful Shortcuts

Task Manager is equipped with handy keyboard shortcuts, enhancing navigation. Here are a few:

  • General: Use the Tab and Ctrl + Tab keys to move through elements or tabs.
  • Processes Tab: Hit Spacebar or Enter to manage processes, or Alt + E to toggle "Efficiency Mode."

Task Manager Graph summary view
Image credit: Mauro Huculak

Double-clicking any graph can isolate it as a floating widget, handy for live monitoring. Restore it by double-clicking again.

Task Manager desktop widget
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More Resources

Looking for more? Dive into these additional resources for detailed insights, support, and the latest updates on Windows 11 and Windows 10.

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