How to Open Task Manager on Windows 10

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If you’ve ever had a program on your Windows 10 PC go haywire, you probably understand how vital Task Manager is. This guide shows you how to open Task Manager on Windows 10 and discusses what to do if Task Manager is disabled.

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What is Windows Task Manager?

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Ways to Open Windows 10: Press the Control, Alt, and Delete

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Use command and Windows Key

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Open Task Manager with the Start Menu

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