Quickly Access The Task Manager In XP

Windows XP's Task Manager is a very useful troubleshooting tool because it provides you with a summary of several performance metrics and detailed information about all the applications and processes currently running on your computer. In addition, it allows you to terminate hung applications.

The most common method of accessing the Task Manager is by pressing [Ctrl][Alt][Delete], which brings up the Windows Security dialog box, and then clicking the Task Manager option. If you use XP in a stand-alone or workgroup configuration and log onto the system with the Welcome screen, this keyboard combination will immediately bring up the Task Manager.

Here are some other methods you can use in XP to quickly access the Task Manager:

Method one:

Press [Ctrl][Shift][Esc].

Method two:

1. Right-click the taskbar.
2. Select the Task Manager command.

Method three:

1. Right-click the desktop.
2. Select New | Shortcut.
3. Type Taskmgr.exe in the text box.
4. Choose Next, and then select Finish.
5. Double-click the new icon.