gnateJun 12, 2023
Jen Gentleman

Did you know if you hold CTRL in Task Manager, it will pause real time updates? 👀

That means the processes on the Processes or Details page don't move around if you're sorted by something like CPU or Memory and it's easier to select the one that you're trying to click
#tips #windows

Jun 10, 2023 at 10:42pmWeb
Show threadRob CJun 10, 2023
@JenMsft ooh, that's a good one. Thanks! ablobcathappypaws
Show threadAdam - The Funny BrainJun 10, 2023
@JenMsft how didn't I know this! Thank you! :)
Show threadBrian ClarkJun 10, 2023
@JenMsft thanks for the tip!
Show threadkellylfordJun 10, 2023
@JenMsft A pause command would be nice so you don’t have to hold the key. As far as I know this doesn’t exist today.
Show threadJen GentlemanJun 10, 2023
@kellylford It's possible to set Task Manager to just generally not update in real time (in the settings) and then I believe it will do real time updates only when you hold F5 (this isn't exactly what you're asking for, but maybe it will help)
Show threadChris Huff Jun 10, 2023
@JenMsft wut.
Show threadJen GentlemanJun 10, 2023
@kcappleguy
Show threadBrandon TysonJun 10, 2023
@JenMsft Does this work when selecting a process using the keyboard?
Show threadJen GentlemanJun 10, 2023
@BTyson I just tried on my PC and I was able to arrow up and down through the list while holding CTRL and the sort order of the list didn't change until I released CTRL
Show threadBrandon TysonJun 11, 2023
@JenMsft If I use this method to navigate the list of processes so that it doesn't refresh, do I have to hit space to cause that item to be selected, or does it still select it when I use control with the arrow keys?
Show threadJen GentlemanJun 11, 2023
@BTyson For me just arrow alone made it selected, but I didn't try with a screenreader to see if it was the same. I could try later if you want - I'm heading out for a bit
Show threadMelissa Jun 11, 2023
@JenMsft WHAT!? Oh my god I wish I knew this earlier.. don’t tell me this has existed for years 🙈
Show threadEllieJun 11, 2023
@JenMsft I did not know that!
Show threadGigsimJun 11, 2023
@JenMsft thank you
Show threadBo JordanJun 11, 2023
@JenMsft oh snap
Show threadftantilloJun 11, 2023
@JenMsft Did you know on a Mac you don’t have to be constantly opening task manager to keep the machine running?
Show threadTwilight ShadowJun 11, 2023
@JenMsft It absolutely amazes me how you're still blowing my mind with Windows tricks after all these years.
Show threadDazz KnowlesJun 11, 2023
@JenMsft Thanks! That’s something I need to remember but also easily forgotten. It could do with a Pause Updates button rather than a magic key press. The loading time is still shocking too, do you know if there’s work underway to improve that?
Show threadDebabrata Bhattacharya || SE || 💉💉💉Jun 11, 2023

@JenMsft First the delete key and now this.

TIL all over today.

Show threadScott GallowayJun 11, 2023
@JenMsft Yes and I keep accidentally hitting it and thinking my machine has frozen. Would be nice if they showed the update frequency in the UI.
Show threadHeath StewartJun 11, 2023
@JenMsft Amazing! But will it disable achievements?
Show threadNedJun 11, 2023
@JenMsft that is really useful ! thanks.
Show threadJoshJun 14, 2023
@JenMsft this is the best new thing you've taught me 🥹
Show threadThomas BeagleJun 14, 2023
@JenMsft How many years have I been using this and I did not know that?! Thanks.