How to Run Task Manager from Command Prompt
Open the Command Prompt., Type taskmgr., Start using the Task Manager.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the Command Prompt.
There are a couple of different ways that you can start the Command Prompt, depending on which version of Windows you are using.
Press the Windows key + R to open the Run box, and then type cmd.
Press the Windows key + X and then select Command Prompt (Windows 8).
Click Start → All Programs → Accessories, and then select Command Prompt (Windows XP-7). -
Step 2: Type taskmgr.
Press Enter and Task Manager will open.
It may take a moment for it to load.
You can start Task Manager from any location in Command Prompt.
If you have an older version of Windows you may have to type taskmgr.exe. , Once you have the Task Manager open, you can start using it to manage misbehaving programs or check your system's performance. -
Step 3: Start using the Task Manager.
Detailed Guide
There are a couple of different ways that you can start the Command Prompt, depending on which version of Windows you are using.
Press the Windows key + R to open the Run box, and then type cmd.
Press the Windows key + X and then select Command Prompt (Windows 8).
Click Start → All Programs → Accessories, and then select Command Prompt (Windows XP-7).
Press Enter and Task Manager will open.
It may take a moment for it to load.
You can start Task Manager from any location in Command Prompt.
If you have an older version of Windows you may have to type taskmgr.exe. , Once you have the Task Manager open, you can start using it to manage misbehaving programs or check your system's performance.
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