Windows Task Manager is a built-in utility in the Microsoft Windows operating system that provides detailed information about the current status of running processes, performance, and resource usage. The Task Manager history shows cumulative stats for CPU and network usage for each process.
Windows Task Manager History
The Task Manager history provides a record of past system performance, making it easier to identify trends and diagnose issues. Here's a brief overview of its features:
Processes Tab
The Processes tab displays a list of all currently running processes, including their name, CPU usage, memory usage, and status (running, suspended, etc.). You can sort the list by any column and select a process to view more detailed information.
Performance Tab
The Performance tab provides an overview of system performance, including CPU, memory, disk, and network usage. It includes graphs for each resource, allowing you to monitor performance over time.
Cumulative CPU and Network Usage
In the Performance tab, the CPU and Network graphs display cumulative usage statistics for each process. The CPU graph shows the total CPU time each process has used since it started, while the Network graph shows the total amount of data each process has sent and received.
Cumulative Disk Use
While not explicitly shown in the Performance tab, you can view cumulative disk usage for a specific process in the Details tab. To do this, right-click a process in the Processes tab, select "Go to service(s) or process(es)", and then find the relevant process in the Details tab. The Disk column shows the total amount of data read and written by the process.
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