Change Real-Time Update Speed in Windows 11 Task Manager

This article describes steps to change the “Real-time update speed” to control how frequently information in Task Manager is refreshed in Windows 11.

The Task Manager has been part of Windows since early Windows NT 4.0 / 2000, allowing users to view tasks (processes), start-up programs, services, and the computer’s overall performance.

With the release of Windows 11 build 22557, Microsoft has updated the design of Task Manager to match the new Windows 11 design principles, including bringing a dark theme and automatically matching the system-wide theme.

A new feature in the updated Task Manager is “Real-time update speed.” This controls how frequently information being displayed is updated or refreshed on the console.

You can choose between High (.5 seconds), Normal (1 second), Low (4 seconds), or Pause live statistics while using the app.

Change the real-time update speed in the Task Manager app

As described above, the “Real-time update speed” controls how frequently information being displayed is updated or refreshed on the console.

Here’s how to change it in the app.

First, open the Task Manager app. You can also use the keyboard shortcut ( Ctrl + Shift + Esc ) to launch the Task Manager app.

Alternatively, select Settings at the bottom left of the Task Manager app.

On the Settings pane, under Real-time update speed, choose a speed setting:

• High
• Normal
• Low
• Pause

Press the Alt + U keys to open the Real-time update speed drop menu on the Settings pane.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• The updated Task Manager in Windows 11 offers a new feature called “Real-time update speed,” allowing users to control how frequently information is refreshed on the console.
• By following the simple steps outlined above, users can easily change the real-time update speed within the Task Manager app, enhancing their overall experience with the platform.