3 Ways to Open Task Manager in Windows 8
The Windows 8 system is new and very “smart” in everything. Along with the system, some standard programs were also redesigned, including the “Task Manager”, which became more practical and accessible.
At the moment, the user can easily find out how the system uses computer resources, manage utilities launched by the system, find out the IP address of the network adapter and much more.
Calling Windows 8 Task Manager
If your computer freezes, what will you do? Of course you will try to call "Task Manager", to terminate a frozen process, because no one likes an application that does not respond to the simplest instructions. Windows 8, as in previous versions, provides this useful program.
Now let's look at the options for launching it.
Option 1: Keyboard shortcut “Ctrl + Alt + Del”
The simplest and most popular method of calling "Task Manager" - pressing a keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + Del. In the blocking window that opens, you can select any action you need: open "Task Manager", change the user or change the password, and also leave the system.
Option 2: "Control Panel"
By right-clicking on Management Panel, you will see a drop-down menu where you need to select "Task Manager". Or you can click on the lower corner on the left while holding down the right mouse button. Then you will have access to auxiliary applications - Device Manager, Programs and Features, Command Prompt and much more.
"Control Panel" - also one of the most used call methods "Task Manager".
Option 3: "Run" line
However, it is possible to take the path of least resistance and call "Task Manager" using the string "Run". The line itself is called by the keyboard shortcut Win + R. Enter either "Taskmgr"or "taskmgr.exe" in the field and click "OK", or key Enter.
The article discussed three ways to enable "Task Manager" in Windows 8. You can also use a shortcut key Ctrl + Shift + Esc. This way you can immediately call "Task Manager".