You can open Task Manager in Windows 11 using several methods:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc simultaneously. This is the quickest keyboard shortcut to open Task Manager directly
- Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete , then select "Task Manager" from the options screen that appears
- Right-click the Start button (or press Windows + X) and choose "Task Manager" from the menu
- Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog, type
taskmgr
, and press Enter
- Click the Start button and type "Task Manager" in the search bar, then click the Task Manager app from the results
- Open Command Prompt or PowerShell, type
taskmgr
, and press Enter to launch Task Manager
These methods provide quick access to Task Manager for monitoring processes, performance, or troubleshooting in Windows 11. The Ctrl + Shift + Esc shortcut is often the fastest way to open it directly without extra steps