You are using an older Windows application that is incompatible with your newer hardware. What utility can you use to monitor the real-time status of the application utilization or close the application if it hangs?
A) Event Log
B) Device Manager
C) Task Manager
D) Services
E) The really big hammer won’t work this time
The answer: C) Task Manager
The Task Manager provides a real-time performance tab that shows CPU usage, memory utilization, and other important system metrics. The Task Manager can also stop the execution of an individual application or service, or change its priority.
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Want to know more? Watch “Managing Tasks.”If you’re trying to resolve a Windows issue, you may need to examine the real-time performance statistics of the operating system. In this video, you’ll learn how to use Windows Task Manager to view processes, examine resource usage, set priority on applications, and administratively terminate tasks. |