Each version of Windows has a specialized application that helps users to partially manage the system and conduct primary diagnostics.
The task manager is a specialized utility that displays a variety of information about the state of a running system and allows, although not completely, to manage it. If your computer suddenly starts to freeze or slow down, in this program you can see which of the processes is loading the system and get rid of the culprit. Alternatively, if there is suspicion of malware, the Task Manager can check for strange running applications. Thus, the Task Manager is an essential program for the initial scan of your system.
How to start
In different versions of Windows, dispatchers may not really, but differ in functionality and appearance, so you should consider its version from Windows 7, and deal with the rest by analogy. You can use different methods to get to the Task Manager. You can use the status bar, the Start menu, the Run command, but the fastest and most versatile way is to hold down the special key combination Ctrl + Shift + Esc (Ctrl + Alt + Del in the case of Windows XP). The window that appears will consist of five tabs, which are worth considering separately.
What is it for
The Applications tab displays the applications running right now and their characteristics. Here you can directly manage all running programs and launch new ones. But the most important function is "End task", it helps to close, for example, a frozen program that interferes with the normal functioning of the computer.
The "Processes" tab contains a list of not only open programs, but all running processes in general. Its main purpose is the same as that of the previous one, but from here applications, as practice shows, close faster.
The Services tab displays information about the available services and their status. Services can be started and stopped, just like processes. But it's better to work with this section, knowing well which of them is responsible for what.
"Performance" displays the load on the CPU, RAM, and processor cores. It helps to visually understand the distribution of your computer's resources.
"Network" shows information about running network adapters and their status.
The "Users" tab informs about all users connected to the system, and also allows you to manage them and exchange messages.
Thus, the task manager is a useful utility for system management and diagnostics. But it is important to understand that actions with this program can lead to unpleasant consequences, so you need to change something only with full confidence in your actions.
