Task Manager bug surfaces after the latest Windows 11 update:

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Oct 19

Windows has 100+ services running right now, and this built-in tool lets you safely disable many of them

Key FactsTargeted Windows service disabling: key limits

Oct 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Windows’ Services utility usually displays 100 or more entries; active services are marked running, while inactive ones show no status.

Depending on usage, the article identifies Connected User Experiences and Telemetry, Delivery Optimization, Windows Search, SysMain, and Xbox or printer services.

When disabling a service, users must set its startup type to Disabled, stop it, and save changes so Windows does not reload it.

Windows Update should not be disabled; removing a few services usually produces only modest performance gains.

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Engadget

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Oct 18

Why It's Important To Monitor Your PC's Background Processes: Windows makes it easy to see what's happening on your PC in the background and manage these apps so ...

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xda-developers.com/free-microsoft-tool-exposes-startup-apps-task-manager-hides/

Oct 12

This free Microsoft tool exposes all the startup apps that Task Manager hides from you

Key FactsMicrosoft’s Autoruns exposes hidden Windows 11 startup items

Oct 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Task Manager scans personal and shared Startup folders plus standard registry keys, but not scheduled tasks or Windows services.

Microsoft’s free Sysinternals utility Autoruns lists all programs, processes, and services loaded at startup under its Everything tab.

It can reveal leftover scheduled tasks, shell extensions, and registry entries pointing to missing files.

The article recommends hiding Microsoft entries; yellow items with missing files are considered safe to remove, while pink items are not automatically harmful.

xda-developers.com/x-things-windows-does-in-the-background-that-you-can-safely-turn-off/

Sep 20

Windows 11 is running 4 services you don't need, and disabling them takes 5 minutes

Key FactsReport names four Windows 11 services to disable

Aug 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com

WHESVC first appeared in 2025, starts with a delay on every Windows 11 PC and monitors CPU load, thermals, power profile, battery and screen brightness, while potentially recording local performance traces.

Connected User Experiences and Telemetry, also known as DiagTrack, gathers usage and diagnostic data according to the diagnostic settings; the article says it can contribute to extra background activity and higher temperatures during some laptop workloads.

SysMain dates back to the Superfetch era of Windows Vista and preloads frequently used applications into memory, which the article considers of limited use on modern PCs with NVMe or SATA SSDs.

Downloaded Maps Manager, also called MapsBroker, manages offline maps that 99 percent of users with internet access reportedly do not benefit from, while CIS Benchmarks recommends disabling it to reduce the attack surface.

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ZDNET

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Apr 17

I found the apps slowing down my PC - how to kill the biggest memory hogs: 'SysMain' was draining my computer's background memory. Here's how to find the biggest ...

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pcworld.com/article/2970084/microsoft-fixes-windows-11-bug-that-kept-task-manager-open.html

PC World

Nov 12 25

Microsoft fixes Windows 11 bug that kept Task Manager open: Following an October update, users were seeing Task Manager far too often in... Task Manager ...

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Ziff Davis Nov 04 25

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

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neowin.net

Nov 03 25

How to fix duplicate Task Manager processes in Windows 11: Microsoft recently acknowledged a very strange Task Manager bug, where closing it results in its ...

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heise.de/news/Optionales-Windows-Update-sorgt-fuer-Task-Manager-Zombie-10966177.html

heise online

Nov 02 25

Optional Windows update causes Task Manager zombie: After a new update for Windows 11, the Task Manager can no longer be closed using the “X” button. However ...

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neowin.net

Oct 30 25

Odd Windows 11 bug duplicates Task Manager process instead of closing it: The latest Windows 11 updates have a hilarious bug in Task Manager, a system component ...

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computerworld.com/article/1616436/windows-11-cheat-sheet.html

Computerworld Aug 19 25

Windows 11 cheat sheet: New to Windows 11? Get up to speed with its interface and features — including Copilot, Microsoft’s AI assistant.

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Jul 24 25

7 ways I reduce memory usage on Windows 11 without buying more RAM: If your Windows computer is using too much memory, there are a few steps you can take to ...

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Ars Technica

Mar 30 24

“Temporary” disk formatting UI from 1994 still lives on in Windows 11: "It wasn't elegant, but it would do until the elegant UI arrived ...

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Computerworld Feb 07 24

5 dark mode upgrades for your Windows 10 or 11 PC: Microsoft is slowly making dark mode better on Windows, but these tips will give your dark mode a big upgrade ...

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dlvr.it Oct 06 23

Not even the ghost of obsolescence can coerce users onto Windows 11: It's a great advert for Ubuntu anyway

theregister.com/2023/10/05/win_11_penetration_still_low/

Key FactsWindows 11 Takes Over: End of Windows 10 Support on the Horizon

Oct 5, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Microsoft has discontinued support for older Intel CPUs and other hardware components with Windows 11, citing security reasons.

Hardware that is capable of running Windows 10 smoothly is not compatible with the new operating system.

According to Statcounter, Windows 10 holds a global market share of 71.64 percent, while Windows 11 lags behind at 23.61 percent.

Windows 11 was introduced two years ago.

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The Verge

Oct 01 23

15 incredibly useful Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts: Getting around Windows 11 is a lot easier if you know a keyboard shortcut or five. You can then speed through ...

theverge.com/2023/5/24/23736005/microsoft-windows-11-force-quit-taskbar-option-feature

The Verge

May 24 23

Windows 11 is getting a force quit option to close apps without the Task Manager: Windows 11 is getting a macOS feature to close off unresponsive apps ...

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neowin.net

May 23 23

Here is everything new in Windows 11 Moment 3 Update: Microsoft is about to launch a new feature update for its operating system, giving users fresh features and ...

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Key FactsWhat's New in Windows 11 Moment 3 Update

May 13, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: neowin.net

The Task Manager in Windows 11 now supports live kernel memory dump to collect data for troubleshooting while the operating system is running.

A screenshot of Windows 11's Settings app displays the Multitasking option.

After updating to the Windows 11 Moment 3 Update, users will notice search performance improvements in the Settings app.

The update does not provide significant enhancements for Windows Widgets.