How do I find out what programs are running in the background of Windows 10?

  1. Open Task Manager: Right-click on the taskbar and select "Task Manager" or press Ctrl+Shift+Esc.
  2. Select the "Processes" tab: This tab lists all active processes, both visible and hidden, in the system.
  3. Sort the processes: Click the "CPU" or "Memory" column header to arrange the processes in descending order based on their resource usage.
  4. Identify background programs: Background programs typically have the status "Background Process" listed in the "Status" column.

5 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers:

  1. How do I stop a background program? Right-click on the program in Task Manager and select "End Task."
  2. Can I disable background programs from running automatically? Yes, you can use the "Startup" tab in Task Manager to disable programs from starting up with Windows.
  3. Is it safe to close background programs? Generally, yes. However, some essential system processes should not be closed.
  4. How do I know which background programs are important? Check the "Publisher" column in Task Manager to identify trusted programs.
  5. How can I see which programs are using the most memory? Sort the processes in Task Manager by the "Memory" column.

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