4.3.5 Task Manager

Use Task Manager to troubleshoot issues, start programs, end processes, and to monitor the computer's performance.

To open Task Manager, click Start > System > Task Manager.
You may also use the familiar key combination – Ctrl+Alt+Delete to open Task Manager.

The Applications tab displays the status of the programs that are running on the computer.

The Processes tab displays information about the processes that are running on the computer. A process can be an application that you start or subsystems and services that are managed by the operating system.

Similarly, the Services tab displays information about the services that are running on the computer.

Click the Performance tab to view a dynamic overview of the performance of your computer.

This section contains help with the following:

• System Utilities Overview
• Partition Manager (DiskPart.exe)
• Check Disk
• Command Prompt
• Display Configurator
• Task Manager
• Date and Time
• System Information