As a rule, the user knows what applications he is working with, what files he opens and what equipment he connects to the computer. But if it becomes necessary to clarify whether a particular file is open, this can be done in several ways. The main thing is to know what and where to look.
Instructions
Step 1
Information about open files, folders and running applications is displayed on the "Taskbar", in the middle of it. This panel is located at the bottom of the screen by default - lower your eyes and see what files and folders are open at the moment. If you do not see the "Taskbar", then in its settings there is a marker in the "Automatically hide the taskbar" field. Move the mouse cursor to the bottom edge of the screen and hold it there for a few seconds - the panel will "pop up".
Step 2
Some of the running applications are displayed on the right side of the "Taskbar" - anti-virus software, Internet connection, control panel for video card settings, connected equipment, recognized storage media, and the like. To see the entire list (all icons of running applications and connected devices), move the cursor to the lower right corner of the monitor and click the arrow icon (<) on the taskbar.
Step 3
If you could not get the information you are interested in from the "Taskbar", open the "Windows Task Manager" window. To do this, press the Ctrl, alt="Image" and Del or Ctrl, Shift and Esc keys on the keyboard. Another way: right-click in any free space on the "Taskbar". Select "Task Manager" from the drop-down menu.
Step 4
In the dialog box that opens, go to the Applications tab. The "Task" section contains a list of currently running programs (it duplicates information about active applications from the middle part of the "Taskbar"). To find out which programs and processes are running in parallel with those that are visible in the list on the "Applications" tab, go to the "Processes" tab and view the entire list using the scroll bar.
Step 5
If necessary, using the "Windows Task Manager" window, you can complete the unnecessary process by selecting it with the left mouse button and clicking on the "End Process" button in the lower right corner of the window. This is useful if a program is frozen and cannot be closed in the usual way. When working with the "Task Manager", be careful - if you do not know why a particular process is active, it is better not to deactivate it. Incorrect actions can lead to unwanted system reboots.
