Comments on: An introduction to the Windows XP Task Manager: Processes, Programs, and Performance – Part I

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:50:52 +0000

I love how clicking the “End Now” button causes absolutely nothing to happen 9 out of 10 times it’s used. Way to go Microsoft: you succeeded in finding another way to drive your customers insane.

By: Bazi

Bazi — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:20:19 +0000

Excellent article, very timeless topic! XP is going to be around for at least another 5 years. Appreciate the tips.

By: Janhavi

Janhavi — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:10:40 +0000

Thanks for this introduction. It’s a bit old, since Windows Vista and now Windows 7 have been released, but the Task Manager really hasn’t changed either! Good info!

By: See What Processes, Services, and Drivers are Running on Your PC

See What Processes, Services, and Drivers are Running on Your PC — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:48:13 +0000

[...] drivers, and active network connections are running on your computer or server. I love the Task Manager in Windows, but it’s not as detailed as I sometimes want [...]

By: phlyx

phlyx — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:36:16 +0000

Just thought it funny when I was reading this tech tip, I saw how to launch Task Manager with CTRL+SHIFT+ESC so I tried it, when I went back to IE7 it was displaying the line “Have you ever had a program freeze on you and that refuses to close or disappear?” and in the IE top bar was that famous line -NOT RESPONDING-… :O) IE7 crashed and froze while reading about programs that freeze, how ironic!

By: AnVir - Free Windows task manager replacement

AnVir - Free Windows task manager replacement — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:47:33 +0000

[...] You can sort the columns by clicking the header so you will easily see which processes eat most of your memory for example. If you really want to learn all there is to know about the Task Manager, make sure to read my three part article on how to use the Windows Task Manager. [...]

By: Troubleshooting: Windows Won’t Shutdown or Restart

Troubleshooting: Windows Won’t Shutdown or Restart — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:31:59 +0000

[...] you’re not completely comfortable with the Task Manager, be sure to read my introduction to the Task Manager at my other tech site. Once you’ve figured out the process name, uninstall that program or repair [...]

By: Desktop icons missing or disappeared

Desktop icons missing or disappeared — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:34:41 +0000

[...] Press CTRL + ALT + DEL and click on Task Manager. [...]

By: How to fix svchost.exe errors and problems with high CPU usage

How to fix svchost.exe errors and problems with high CPU usage — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 16:47:50 +0000

[...] Most programs that you are familiar with run as stand-alone executables, such .EXEs. However, most services are implemented in the form of DLLs, which cannot run on their own. Hence, svchost loads those DLLs and runs them itself. That’s why when you open the Windows Task Manager, you’ll see a bunch of svchost.exe processes running. If you want more info on the Task Manger, check out my articles on understanding the Task Manager. [...]