How can I configure the Windows 7 Task Manager to always display processes from all users? I don't want ot always have to click on the button in the bottom left corner.
Windows 7 – Configure Task Manager to Display Processes from All Users
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Compatibility "shims" can be used to override the manifest; you can start Task Manager with the __compat_layer environment variable set to runasinvoker, e.g. from a command prompt:
set __compat_layer=runasinvoker
taskmgr
Or, use Compatibility Administrator to apply the "RunAsInvoker" compatibility fix to taskmgr.exe so it automatically launches non-elevated.
Reference: http://csi-windows.com/toolkit/uac-prompt-guide
The RunAsInvoker compatibility shim can be enabled in the registry, without needing the Application Compatibility Toolkit or even installation of an SDB. Here is a registry script to do so (adjust the path as appropriate for your system):
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers]
"C:\\Windows\\System32\\taskmgr.exe"="RunAsInvoker"
You can show the CPU time column in the Windows 8 Task Manager, it just well hidden.
These steps and screenshots show how:
- Start the Task Manager, then click on More Details
- You end up in the Processes tab, now click on the Details tab
- In the Details tab, you see there is no CPU time column, only a CPU column
- Right click on the header of the Details tab, in the the pop-up menu choose Select columns
- In the dialog, put a check-mark in front of CPU time
- then press the OK button
- Now you have the CPU time column in the Details tab
Note: If there are too many screenshots, I can link to a blog post as well.
Best Answer
Here you go:
Create a Shortcut or Hotkey to Open Task Manager’s "All Users" View in Windows 7 or Vista
One of the reasons why I prefer to use the built-in administrator account, no button, but a checkbox. :)