How to Use Windows 8 Task Manager

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Hold down the "CTRL

   Select "Task Manager" in the screen that appears.
   
   Select "Processes" in the tabs on the top of the window.
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   Step 2: " "ALT" and "DELETE" keys on your keyboard.

   Click "End Task" in the bottom right corner to stop the task immediately. ,, It's a good idea to pick ones that have a "High" "startup impact," as shown all the way on the right.
   
   Click "Disable" to disable the app from starting up. , Select one of them, and then click "End Task" to manually end that task.
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   Step 3: Select an "App" or "Background Process" that you want to end.

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   Step 4: Click on the "Startup" tab at the top of the window to control what apps start up when your computer does.

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   Step 5: Select an App that you want to disable from starting up.

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   Step 6: Click on the "Details" tab to find a more detailed list of processes.

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