Meet the hidden Windows 11 tool that reveals what Task Manager misses

Until now, anyone wanting to know exactly which processes Windows loads at start-up had to use the external tool Sysmon.
Bleeping Computer

Five lesser known Task Manager features in Windows 11

Windows 11 is far from perfect, but it does make Task Manager significantly better. It's modern, has a search bar, and easy-to-understand graphs. But what are some of the lesser-known features of the ...
Neowin

Microsoft recommends installing KB5046617 to fix Windows 11 24H2 Task Manager0 0

Microsoft recommends that users install the latest Patch Tuesday update KB5046617 to fix a Windows 11 24H2 Task Manager bug. Today is the second Tuesday of the month, and Microsoft has released its ...
Ars Technica

Closing Windows 11’s Task Manager accidentally opens up more copies of Task Manager

One reason to use the Task Manager in Windows is to see if any of the apps running on your computer are misbehaving or using a disproportionate amount of resources. But what do you do when the ...
ZDNet

Windows 11 users hit with bizarre Task Manager duplication bug - here's how to avoid it

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The Verge

A bizarre Windows 11 bug duplicates Task Manager instead of closing it

The optional October 2025 update can cause multiple Task Manager instances to run in the background. The optional October 2025 update can cause multiple Task Manager instances to run in the ...
PC World

New Windows 11 PC? Confirm this special security protection is active

PCWorld highlights Smart App Control, a crucial Windows 11 security feature that screens apps through Microsoft’s cloud service to protect against malware and compromised executables. A February 2026 ...