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The Task Manager is a crucial tool in Windows for managing running processes, and there are several shortcut keys to open or interact with it quickly. Here are the most common ones:

Shortcuts to Open Task Manager

1. Ctrl + Shift + Esc

• This is the direct and fastest shortcut to launch Task Manager immediately, bypassing any intermediate screens.

2. Ctrl + Alt + Delete → Select "Task Manager"

• Pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete brings up a security screen with options like Lock, Switch User, Sign out, etc. From here, click or select "Task Manager" to open it.

3. Win + X → Select "Task Manager"

• Click "Task Manager" with your mouse, or

• Use the arrow keys to navigate to "Task Manager" and press Enter.

• Pressing the Windows key + X opens the Power User Menu (a quick-access menu for system tools). You can then either:

Useful Shortcuts Within Task Manager

Once Task Manager is open, these shortcuts help you navigate and perform actions:

• F5: Refresh the list of running processes.

• Del: End the selected process (equivalent to clicking "End task").

• Ctrl + Tab: Switch between tabs (e.g., Processes, Performance, Startup).

• Esc: Close Task Manager (if it’s in the foreground).

These shortcuts work across most modern Windows versions (Windows 10, Windows 11, etc.).