How to change the Task Manager default startup page on Windows 11
Yes, you can change the default startup page of the Task Manager, and here’s how on Windows 11.
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OnWindows 11, the Task Manager is a powerful tool that provides a lot of information, such as performance and resource details about running services and applications.
By default, the app starts on the Processes tab. However, if you constantly switch to another specific tab (such as Performance or Details), you can change the startup behavior to set another page as the default and save the extra step.
This guide will walk you through the steps to set a different page when launching Task Manager on Windows 11.
How to change the default startup page of the legacy Task Manager
To change the Task Manager default startup page on Windows 11, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the next time you open Task Manager, the app will start on the specified page.
How to change the default startup page of the new Task Manager
If you happen to be using the updated version of Task Manager, the steps to change the settings will be slightly different.
To set the default start page of the new Task Manager, use these steps:
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After you complete the steps, the Task Manager version available with theWindows 11 version 22H2will open the page you specified in the settings.
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
