How to Reset All Task Manager Settings to Default in Windows 11

What is Task Manager?

Task Manager is a tool in Windows 11 that lets you see what programs are running on your computer. It also shows you how much power your computer is using and lets you close programs that aren’t working right.

Why reset Task Manager settings?

Sometimes Task Manager settings get changed and you want to put them back the way they were. Instead of changing each setting one at a time, you can reset them all at once. This is helpful if you don’t remember what the original settings looked like.

Option One: Use a Keyboard Shortcut

What this does: This fast method resets your Task Manager with just a few key presses.

1. Press and hold Ctrl + Shift + Alt keys while opening Task Manager.

Option Two: Use Task Manager Settings

What this does: This method walks you through the settings menu to find the reset button.

1. Open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
2. Click Settings on the bottom left side of Task Manager.
3. Click the Reset all settings to default button.
4. Click Reset to confirm your choice.

Option Three: Delete the Settings File

What this does: This method removes the file that stores your Task Manager window size, position, and all other settings.

1. **ADMIN PRIVILEGES REQUIRED** Delete the file located at: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\TaskManager\settings.json

Summary

You now know three ways to reset Task Manager settings back to default in Windows 11. The quickest way is using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Alt while opening Task Manager. If you prefer using the menu, open Task Manager and click Settings, then click the Reset button. For a complete reset, you can delete the settings file located at %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\TaskManager\settings.json. Choose whichever method works best for you.