Windows 10: Call Task Manager - so it'll work

In Windows 10 there is not only the well-known key combination to call up the Task Manager. We have put together all the possibilities for you in this practical tip.

Call up Task Manager in Windows 10 with a key combination

1. In addition to the key combination [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [Del] mentioned in the introduction, you can also open the Task Manager with [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [Esc].
2. With the item "More Details" you can see all running processes and the resources occupied by the programs.

Open Task Manager using the Windows button

The Task Manager can also be opened without a keyboard:

1. To do this, right-click on the Windows button at the bottom left. A context menu now appears.
2. Here you can select the "Task Manager" item with a right click.
3. Tip: The same menu also appears when you press the key combination [Ctrl] + [X].

Call Windows Task Manager via the "Run" command

1. Press the key combination [Windows] + [R] on the keyboard. A window appears with an input field.
2. By entering "taskmgr" and confirming with "OK", the task manager appears.
3. You can also enter the same command in the command line and also get the task manager.

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