How to add quick access to Task Manager on Windows 11
Here are three ways to create quick access to the Task Manager on Windows 11.
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On Windows 11, you can no longer right-click the Taskbar to open Task Manager since thenew designincludes a limited context menu, and while there are still some other ways to launch the experience (for example, from the Quick Link menu by right-clicking theStartbutton or using theCtrl + Shift + Escshortcut), you can also add few other quicker ways to open Task Manager from the Taskbar, Start menu, or desktop.
In this Windows 11 guide, we will show you three easy ways to add quick access to the Task Manager.
How to add Task Manager access from Taskbar
To add quick access to Task Manager from the Taskbar, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, you can always start Task Manager quickly from the Taskbar.
How to add Task Manager access from Start menu
To add a button to open Task Manager from the Start menu, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the Task Manager icon will be easily accessible from the top of the Start menu.
How to add Task Manager access from Desktop
To create a shortcut to open Task Manager on Windows 11, use these steps:
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Once you complete the steps, the shortcut will give you quick access to Task Manager from the Windows 11 desktop.
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
