{"id":133991,"date":"2025-07-14T06:00:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T10:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=133991"},"modified":"2025-07-14T09:59:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T13:59:38","slug":"open-task-manager-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/open-task-manager-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to open Task Manager on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To open Task Manager on Windows 11, right-click the Taskbar and select <strong>&#8220;Task Manager.&#8221;<\/strong> This option was restored in version 22H2.<\/li>\n<li>You can also use <strong>&#8220;Ctrl + Shift + Esc,&#8221; &#8220;Ctrl + Alt + Del,&#8221;<\/strong> or search for <strong>&#8220;Task Manager&#8221;<\/strong> in the Start menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UPDATED 7\/14\/2025:<\/strong> On <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a>, Microsoft initially removed the Task Manager option from the Taskbar context menu, making it less convenient for users to access the tool. However, due to user feedback, the company brought the option back in a later update.<\/p>\n<p>As of Windows 11 22H2 (<a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/kb5019509-windows-11-build-22621-675-enables-october-features-22h2\/\">build 22621.675<\/a> and newer), you can once again right-click the Taskbar and select &#8220;Task Manager&#8221; directly from the context menu, restoring the familiar method available on Windows 10.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the Taskbar, Windows 11 continues to offer several other ways to open Task Manager, including from the Start menu, Security Screen, Run command, Control Panel, and using the dedicated shortcut.<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I&#8217;ll teach you the different ways to access the Task Manager on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h2>Open Task Manager on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>On Windows 11, you have at least seven ways to open the Task Manager:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Taskbar context menu<\/h3>\n<p>To open Task Manager from the Taskbar, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the <strong>Taskbar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the <strong>Task Manager<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-178908\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/taskbar-open-task-manager.webp?resize=654%2C238&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Taskbar open Task Manager\" width=\"654\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/taskbar-open-task-manager.webp?w=654&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 654w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/taskbar-open-task-manager.webp?resize=300%2C109&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/taskbar-open-task-manager.webp?resize=150%2C55&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>2. Start button context menu<\/h3>\n<p>To use the Start button, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the <strong>Start<\/strong> button on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Task Manager<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-178910\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/start-buttion-open-task-manager.webp?resize=646%2C353&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Start button context menu open Task Manager\" width=\"646\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/start-buttion-open-task-manager.webp?w=646&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 646w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/start-buttion-open-task-manager.webp?resize=300%2C164&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/start-buttion-open-task-manager.webp?resize=150%2C82&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>3. Task Manager keyboard shortcut<\/h3>\n<p>To launch the Task Manager directly with a shortcut, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Use the <strong>Ctrl + Alt + Esc<\/strong> keyboard shortcut to open Task Manager directly.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-178911\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ctrl-shift-esc-task-manager.webp?resize=794%2C539&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc)\" width=\"794\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ctrl-shift-esc-task-manager.webp?w=794&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 794w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ctrl-shift-esc-task-manager.webp?resize=300%2C204&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ctrl-shift-esc-task-manager.webp?resize=150%2C102&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. Windows Security Screen<\/h3>\n<p>To use the Security screen to open the tool, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Use the <strong>&#8220;Ctrl + Alt + Del&#8221;<\/strong> keyboard shortcut.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-178912\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-security-screen-task-manager.webp?resize=827%2C361&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows Security screen\" width=\"827\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-security-screen-task-manager.webp?w=953&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 953w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-security-screen-task-manager.webp?resize=300%2C131&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-security-screen-task-manager.webp?resize=150%2C65&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Task Manager<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>5. Start menu search<\/h3>\n<p>From the Start menu search, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Task Manager<\/strong> and click the top result to open the experience.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-178913\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/start-menu-task-manager.webp?resize=809%2C487&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Start menu Task Manager search\" width=\"809\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/start-menu-task-manager.webp?w=809&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 809w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/start-menu-task-manager.webp?resize=300%2C181&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/start-menu-task-manager.webp?resize=150%2C90&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>6. Run command<\/h3>\n<p>Using the Run command, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Use the <strong>&#8220;Windows key + R&#8221;<\/strong> keyboard shortcut to open the <strong>Run<\/strong> command.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to open Task Manager and click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button:<\/p>\n<pre>taskmgr<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-178914\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/run-command-task-manager.webp?resize=645%2C320&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Run taskmgr command\" width=\"645\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/run-command-task-manager.webp?w=645&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 645w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/run-command-task-manager.webp?resize=300%2C149&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/run-command-task-manager.webp?resize=150%2C74&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can also run the <code>taskmgr<\/code> command from Command Prompt or PowerShell.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>7. Control Panel<\/h3>\n<p>To open the Task Manager from the Windows Tools, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>System and Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Windows Tools<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-178915\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/task-manager-windowstools.webp?resize=827%2C500&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows Tools Task Manager\" width=\"827\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/task-manager-windowstools.webp?w=864&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 864w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/task-manager-windowstools.webp?resize=300%2C181&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/task-manager-windowstools.webp?resize=150%2C91&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the <em><strong>Task Manager<\/strong><\/em> icon.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the Task Manager will open to manage running applications and monitor the system performance.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can always pin Task Manager to the Start menu, right-click the item, and select the <strong>&#8220;Move to top&#8221;<\/strong> option to have quicker access to it. You also pin it to the taskbar by right-clicking the app while it is open and selecting the <strong>&#8220;Pin to taskbar&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Update July 14, 2025:<\/strong> This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes to the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All the ways to open Task Manager on Windows 11, including the restored Taskbar shortcut.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":178918,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[95,19,2715,2576],"class_list":["post-133991","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-windows","tag-difficulty-level-beginner","tag-how-to","tag-windows-11","tag-windows-help"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to open Task Manager on Windows 11 - Pureinfotech<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Open Task Manager on Windows 11 using the Taskbar, keyboard shortcuts, Start menu, or Run command. 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