Create Task Manager Shortcut on Windows 10 Desktop

By Jennifer | Last Updated January 03, 2024

Generally speaking, there are many ways to open the Task Manager in Windows. Suppose you would like to start the app using a way different from those methods, creating a Task Manager shortcut on the desktop is probably the target you are looking for. Now, follow these two methods to learn how to create Task Manager shortcut on Windows 10 desktop.

• Method 1: Create Task Manager Shortcut with Notepad
• Method 2: Create Task Manager Shortcut in Context Menu

Method 1: Create Task Manager Shortcut with Notepad

Video guide on how to create Task Manager shortcut on desktop with notepad:

Step 1: Access the Apps screen with Windows key+Q, and click Notepad to open it.

Step 2: Enter the run command of Task Manager (i.e. taskmgr) in the Notepad.

Step 3: Save the document as CMD file.

This step can be realized by the following two procedures.

1. Tap the top-left File tab in the Notepad, and click Save As in the list to continue.

2. In the Save As window, choose Desktop, rename the file, add ".cmd" (without double quotation marks) to the file name and click Save.

In seconds, the CMD file is shown on the desktop, playing the role of the Task Manager's shortcut.

Method 2: Create Task Manager Shortcut in Context Menu

Video guide on how to create Task Manager shortcut on desktop in context menu:

Step 1: Right-click the desktop, point at New on the context menu and tap Shortcut to open a new shortcut.

Step 2: Type "%windir%\system32\taskmgr.exe" in the empty box, and click Next to continue.

Step 3: Enter Task Manager as the shortcut's name, and then tap Finish to create this shortcut.

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