The Task Manager application allows the user to close programs, monitor their execution and computer performance, and assign the priority of running processes. It is very useful to be able to use the "dispatcher", especially in cases when a program does not respond or a virus starts working on the computer.
Instructions
Step 1
The first way to launch Task Manager is the easiest. Press the key combination Ctrl + Alt + Del and the application window will appear. It has several tabs: Applications, Processes, Performance, Network, Users. In the "Applications" tab, you can always close any of the running programs if, for example, it does not respond to user requests. The "Processes" tab displays all processes currently running on the computer, they can also be turned off: select the line with the process, click the "End process" and "Yes" buttons.
Step 2
You can open the Task Manager without using the keyboard - right-click on the taskbar (a long horizontal bar at the bottom of the screen with the Start button and quick launch icons). In this case, the cursor should be on an empty spot on the panel. The context menu of the panel will appear, where you should select the "Task Manager" item.
Step 3
When a virus hits the computer system, opening the "Task Manager" often becomes a problem. Many malicious programs are able to block its launch so that the user cannot disable the virus. In this case, you will see a message that the "Task Manager" is disabled by the administrator. First of all, use an antivirus and get rid of the malware. To start the "Task Manager" again, click the "Start" button on the taskbar and then the item "Run …". In the box, enter the command gpedit.msc and click OK. In the "Group Policy" window that appears, go to the "User Configuration" tab -> "Administrative Templates" -> "System" -> "Ctrl + Alt + Del Features". Double-click the left button on the line "Remove Task Manager". The "Task Manager Removal Properties" window will appear - select "Disabled" -> "Apply" -> OK. Close the "Group Policy" window. Restart your computer or minimize all windows. Right-click on the free space of the "Desktop" and select "Refresh". Now the "Task Manager" will start again and work as usual.
