Change Real-Time Update Speed in Windows 11 Task Manager

Task Manager is a tool in Windows that shows you what programs and processes are running on your computer. It also shows how your computer is performing.

In Windows 11, Task Manager has a new feature called “Real-time update speed”. This lets you control how often the information you see is refreshed or updated.

You can pick from these options:

  • High – updates every 0.5 seconds
  • Normal – updates every 1 second
  • Low – updates every 4 seconds
  • Pause – stops live updates

How to Change Real-Time Update Speed in Task Manager

Follow these easy steps to change how often Task Manager updates its data:

  1. Open Task Manager:
    • Right-click the Start button and choose Task Manager, or
    • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard.
  2. Look at the bottom left corner of the Task Manager window and click on Settings.
Windows 11 Task Manager app settings button
Click the Settings button in Task Manager

3. In the Settings panel, find the section called Real-time update speed.

4. Choose the update speed you want from the list:

  • High
  • Normal
  • Low
  • Pause
Task Manager real-time update speed options
Select your preferred real-time update speed here

Tip: You can press Alt + U on your keyboard to open the Real-time update speed menu quickly.

That’s it! Task Manager will now update information at the speed you chose.

Summary

  • Windows 11 Task Manager lets you control how often it refreshes data with the “Real-time update speed” feature.
  • You can set it to update very fast, slower, or even pause updates.
  • Changing this setting is easy and can help you see data at a comfortable pace.

If you want to learn more about using Task Manager, check out this simple guide to Task Manager in Windows 11.

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