How Do I Open the Task Manager in Windows 10?
From the Start Menu to keyboard shortcuts, there are multiple ways to open Task Manager in Windows 10. Here are the most common ways to do it:
Type Ctrl+Alt+DeleteType Ctrl+Alt+EscOpen Power User Menu by typing Windows+XRight-click the TaskbarUse File ExplorerCreate a shortcut
How Do I Get to Task Manager on Keyboard?
Here are a few keyboard shortcuts to open up Task Manager quickly:
Ctrl+Alt+Delete
Ctrl+Alt+Delete is a popular shortcut across multiple generations of Windows, and up until Windows Vista, it brought you directly to Task Manager. The shortcut’s functionality has changed a bit with successive versions of Windows, as it now opens the Windows Security screen. Once the Windows Security screen is open, select Task Manager from the menu to open it.
Windows+X
Both Windows 8 and Windows 10 include a feature called Power User Menu that can be accessed by pressing Windows key+X. This menu provides quick access to a number of advanced system utilities, including Task Manager.
What Is the Fastest Way to Open Task Manager?
The easiest (and fastest) keyboard shortcut for opening Task Manager is to press Ctrl+Shift+Esc. This not only takes you directly to the Task Manager but won’t disrupt certain activities like typing Ctrl+Alt+Delete would (such as using Remote Desktop).
How Do I Open Task Manager Without Keyboard Shortcuts?
If you’d prefer to not mess around with keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+Alt+Delete, there are a few alternate ways to access Task Manager in Windows 10.
Right-Click the Taskbar
This method is pretty self-explanatory. All you need to do is right-click anywhere on the Windows 10 taskbar at the bottom of your screen and select Task Manager.
Use the Run Box or Start Menu
You can use Windows 10 search functionality to access Task Manager in a couple of ways. Typing Windows+R will bring up the Run box, which has been a Windows OS fixture for decades. Enter taskmgr into the field provided and then press OK to open Task Manager. You can also use the Windows 10 Start menu’s search box. Type taskmgr and press Enter.
Locate Task Manager in File Explorer
If a manual search is more your style, you can look for the Task Manager executable directly in File Explorer.
Create a Shortcut
If you find yourself needing to use Task Manager a lot, it might be a good idea to create a shortcut. There are a couple of methods for doing this. While Task Manager is running, create a shortcut in the Taskbar by right-clicking the Task Manager icon and selecting Pin to Taskbar. You can also create a desktop shortcut using the following steps:
