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Task Manager text unreadable after installing KB5020044

Last Updated on: December 14, 2022 by Ramesh

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After installing the KB5020044 update for Windows 11, Task Manager might display certain elements in the user interface (UI) in unexpected colors. On affected devices, Task Manager should function as expected, but some parts of the UI might not be readable. You might be affected by this issue if you have “Choose your mode” set … Read more

Restore the Old Task Manager in Windows 11 22H2

Last Updated on: October 9, 2022 by Ramesh

Windows 11 version 22H2 (and above) comes with a redesigned Task Manager. The new Task Manager has additional features, such as a new command bar, UI matching the system-wide theme, Efficiency mode to limit the resource usage of a process, etc.Read more

“PC-Doctor Module” High CPU, Memory, Disk Usage and Slowdown

Last Updated on: August 9, 2023 by Ramesh

Occasionally, your system may slow down to a crawl due to the PC-Doctor Module process that runs in the background. When this happens, it can take several seconds to open the Task Manager or any program.

The Task Manager may show that a process named PC-Doctor Module is occupying 100% of CPU and a very high amount of RAM. You may be wondering if PC-Doctor Module is a virus, Malware, or a PUA.Read more

What is Rundll32.exe process? Is it a Malware?

Last Updated on: July 31, 2023 by Ramesh

When you open Task Manager, you may see Rundll32.exe entry in the Processes tab. Or, you may also encounter a rundll32.exe error at every startup or during shutdown. Many users are wondering if rundll32.exe is a virus. If not, what exactly does rundll32.exe do in the system?

Find Which Program is Constantly Reading or Writing to Disk

Last Updated on: July 31, 2023 by Ramesh

Does your hard drive LED in the computer’s chassis show non-stop disk input or output activity? If the I/O operations occur at an alarming rate, sometimes even at 100% disk usage, find the process and stop it from running, especially if you’re using Solid State Drive. If you’re wondering which process is thrashing your hard drive continuously, here is how to find the offending program.

How to Remove Invalid Entries from Task Manager Startup tab

Last Updated on: July 11, 2023 by Ramesh

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Managing startup entries was possible using the System Configuration Utility (msconfig.exe), in Windows 7 and earlier. This functionality is now provided by the Task Manager in Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11, which features a new “Startup” tab that lists all auto-start entries in the system.

How to Open Task Manager to a Specific Tab Directly

Last Updated on: June 12, 2019 by Ramesh

Task Manager opens to Processes tab by default in Windows 8 and 10. If you want it to open to the Startup tab directly, this article tells you how to do it.Read more

What is Startup Impact in Task Manager and How is it Calculated?

Last Updated on: June 10, 2021 by Ramesh

You would have noticed a column named “Startup Impact” in Task Manager’s Startup tab in Windows 8 and higher. But what does “Startup Impact” mean and how is it assessed?Read more

Incorrect Uptime Reported by Task Manager and WMI. Refresh it Manually

Last Updated on: November 6, 2020 by Ramesh

Task Manager’s Performance tab (CPU section) shows the Uptime information of the system, but you may be wondering why your boot-up time doesn’t match the uptime data reported.

Task Manager: Show Command-line and Image Path of Running Processes

Last Updated on: September 30, 2022 by Ramesh

Out of all the built-in troubleshooting tools in Windows, Task Manager is probably the most useful tool. Almost every end-user knows what to do when an application stalls. They just fire up Task Manager using Ctrl + Shift + Esc and end the nonresponsive task. Also, Task Manager can be an extremely valuable tool to troubleshoot processes, and monitor disk I/O rates or other system performance issues.

Task Manager’s Details tab lists all running processes. By default, it doesn’t display the complete path of the running processes and the command-line arguments used by those processes.

For instance, you may see the script host CScript.exe or WScript.exe in Task Manager but not the script file name (argument) being executed. This article tells you how to enable this critical bit of information in Task Manager.