Using Task Manager

Using Task Manager

The Task Manager is a tool that allows you to monitor and manage applications, processes, and system performance.

Opening Task Manager

1. Using Keyboard Shortcut:
   • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager directly.
2. Using Ctrl + Alt + Delete:
   • Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and select Task Manager.

Key Features of Task Manager

1. Processes Tab:
   • View running applications and background processes.
   • End unresponsive tasks by selecting them and clicking End Task.
2. Performance Tab:
   • Monitor CPU, memory, disk, and network usage.
3. Startup Tab:
   • Enable or disable programs that start automatically when the computer boots.
4. Users Tab:
   • View active users and their resource usage.

Example: Ending an Unresponsive Program

1. Open Task Manager and go to the Processes tab.
2. Select the unresponsive program.
3. Click End Task to close it.

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