Since the release of Windows 11, Microsoft has updated many elements of the user interface, including the Task Manager. If you prefer the old task manager, simpler and simpler, know that it is still possible to use it in Windows 11. Here are several methods to achieve this.

Method 1: Keyboard shortcut

The easiest way to open the old task manager is to use a keyboard shortcut. Press the keys simultaneously Ctrl + Shift + Escape and the old task manager will open immediately.

Method 2: Start Menu

You can also find the old task manager in the Start menu.

1. Click the button To get started
2. In the search bar, type “Task Manager”
3. Click on the result “Task Manager (Desktop)”

Method 3: Command Prompt

Command Prompt allows you to open the old Task Manager by issuing a simple command.

1. Open the command prompt by pressing the keys Windows + Rthen type cmd and press Entrance.
2. In the command prompt window, type the following command:

taskmgr -d

3. Press it Entrance and the old task manager will open.

Method 4: Create a shortcut

You can create a desktop or taskbar shortcut for quick access to the old task manager.

To create a desktop shortcut:

1. Right-click on an empty space on the desktop and select New > Shortcut.

1. In the field The item locationtype the following command:

taskmgr -d

3. Click on NEXT.
4. Give the shortcut a name, for example “Old task manager”.
5. Click on To end.

To create a taskbar shortcut:

1. Follow steps 1 to 4 of the method Create a desktop shortcut.
2. Right-click on the newly created shortcut and select Pin to taskbar.

Features of the old task manager

The old Task Manager offers many features that the new version lacks, including:

• View processes in a tree view : This feature makes it easy to view the hierarchy of running processes.
• Tabs for different types of processes : You can quickly switch between running processes, processes in the Performance tab, system processes, and app history processes.
• More options for process management : You can kill processes, suspend processes, set process priority and view details of each process.

conclusion

The old Task Manager is a powerful and flexible tool that can be useful to empower users and system administrators identify the software that requires action with the Windows Task Manager. If you prefer the interface and features of the old Task Manager, you can easily use it in Windows 11 by following any of the methods described above.

Observations

• The old Task Manager has not been updated with new Windows 11 features.
• Some features of the old Task Manager may not be available in all versions of Windows 11.