What is Task Manager in Windows 11?

If you have a problem with your Windows laptop, or just want to check in on how everything is doing, then becoming acquainted ...
ExtremeTech

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Bug That Won't Let Task Manager Close: Here's What to Do

Microsoft has confirmed that there's a new issue in Windows 11 that doesn't let users close the Task Manager after installing the October 2025 optional update. Cosing the Task Manager using the "X" ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: Windows Task Manager won’t quit after KB5067036 update

Microsoft has confirmed a known issue that is preventing users from quitting the Windows 11 Task Manager after installing the October 2025 optional update. This comes after widespread user reports ...
Ars Technica

Closing Windows 11’s Task Manager accidentally opens up more copies of Task Manager

One reason to use the Task Manager in Windows is to see if any of the apps running on your computer are misbehaving or using a disproportionate amount of resources. But what do you do when the ...
Ars Technica

Windows 11 Task Manager bug makes the app’s “close” button do the exact opposite

Huh, the rare instance where I kind of "defend" MS -- I've been a desktop Linux user, no dual booting since 2006 so I've been anti-MS for a very long time. But this is a preview and bugs happen so not ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft fixes Windows Task Manager bug affecting performance

Microsoft has resolved a known issue preventing users from quitting the Windows 11 Task Manager after installing the optional Windows 11 KB5067036 update. Although having a few Task Manager processes ...