Windows 11 Pro: Task Manager Automatically Maximizes on Startup
If you're a Windows 11 Pro user, you might have noticed that every time you right-click the taskbar and select "Task Manager," it opens in a small window. To maximize the window, you need to click on the maximize icon. However, you can change this behavior so that the Task Manager automatically maximizes when you open it.
Why does the Task Manager open in a small window?
The default behavior of the Task Manager is to open in a small window, which can be useful if you want to quickly check the status of a process or application. However, if you need to see more detailed information, you might find it inconvenient to have to maximize the window every time you open it.
How to make the Task Manager open maximized
To make the Task Manager open maximized on startup, you need to modify the properties of the Task Manager. Here's how to do it:
- Right-click the taskbar and select "Task Manager" from the context menu.
- Click on the "Options" menu and select "Properties" from the drop-down list.
- In the "Task Manager Properties" window, check the box next to "Maximize the window at startup" and click "OK" to save the changes.
Code example
Here's an example of how to modify the properties of the Task Manager using PowerShell:
$tm = New-Object -ComObject "taskmanager"
$tm.Application.DockingMaximized = $true
$tm.Visible = $trueIn this article, we covered how to make the Task Manager open maximized on startup in Windows 11 Pro. By modifying the properties of the Task Manager, you can save time and make it easier to access detailed information about the processes and applications running on your computer.