taskmgr.exe - taskmgr process information

Process name: Windows Task Manager

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What is taskmgr.exe?


The taskmgr.exe process is the file used to launch Windows Task Manager. When the taskmgr.exe file is launched, it displays information about the processes and programs running in your system. This MS Windows utility also shows centrally used performance statistics based on the activity of the processes.

Through the taskmgr.exe file, the activity of the running processes can be assessed with the use of more than 15 parameters, review graphs, and data on CPU and memory usage. For instance, a computer connected to a network will appear on Windows Task Manager with almost every bit of its network status information, and the user can view how the network works with these details.

Users connected to the computer network can be seen on the user interface of the taskmgr.exe file, and the programs used by each user are listed on Windows Task Manager.


Other instances of TASKMGR.EXE:

1) taskmgr.exe is registered as a downloader. This process usually comes bundled with a virus or spyware and its main role is to do nothing other than download other viruses/spyware to your computer. This process is a security risk and should be removed from your system.

warning note
Warning: Multiple instances of TASKMGR may be running on your pc at one time. Some of these may or may not be the legitimate versions.
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Recommendation

taskmgr.exe should not be disabled, required for essential applications to work properly. It is highly recommended that you run a FREE performance scan to automatically optimize memory, CPU and Internet settings.


Your PC's drivers may be out of date. This may cause hardware failures, conflicts and complete system crashes. We recommend you run a FREE driver scan to easily identify and list outdated drivers on your system.





Removal and security


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Security risk 0-5:

0


Spyware:

No (Free spyware scan)


Virus:

No (Remove taskmgr.exe)


Trojan:

No (Remove taskmgr.exe)




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General information


Author:

Microsoft Corp.


Part of:


Memory usage:

N/A (Free up memory)


Common taskmgr.exe errors:

N/A (Repair)

System process:

Yes


Uses network:

Yes


Background:

Yes


Hardware related:

No





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