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Screenshots: Five alternatives to Windows Task Manager

By Brien Posey June 6, 2016, 1:53 PM PDT

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Introduction

The Windows Task Manager has long been a handy resource for monitoringrnrunning processes and for terminating applications that refuse to close throughrnnormal means. As helpful as the Windows Task Manager is, however, a number of otherrnapplications are available that can act as Task Manager replacements andrnperform various Task Manager related services. This gallery highlights five suchrnapplications.

Note: This gallery is also available as an article.

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Security Task Manager
Security Task Manager
Screenshots: Five alternatives to Windows Task Manager

Security Task Manager

Security Task Manager

Right-clicking on a process opens a menu that lets you go tornthe process’ folder. You can also Google the process, check it for viruses,rncomment on it, and view its properties. Commenting on a process allows you tornflag it as being dangerous or safe and to add notes documenting your reasoning.

Security Task Manager sells for $29, but a freerntrial version is available for download.

Task Manager Fix
Task Manager Fix
Screenshots: Five alternatives to Windows Task Manager

Task Manager Fix

Task Manager Fix

Over the years, I have encountered several malwarerninfections that have disabled the Task Manager. Some malware attacks the TaskrnManager so the victim can’t use it to terminate malware-related processes. Thisrnsimple app repairs the Task Manager following such a situation. It contains onernbutton. Clicking this button restores the Task Manager to a functional state.

AnVir Task Manager Pro
AnVir Task Manager Pro
Screenshots: Five alternatives to Windows Task Manager

AnVir Task Manager Pro

AnVir Task Manager Pro

AnVir Task Manager Pro sells for $49.95, but a free trial isrnavailable for download. There is also a freernversion of this app.

Remote Task Manager
Remote Task Manager
Screenshots: Five alternatives to Windows Task Manager

Remote Task Manager

Remote Task Manager

Remote Task Manager sells for $40, but a free version is availablernfor download.

Free Extended Task Manager
Free Extended Task Manager
Screenshots: Five alternatives to Windows Task Manager

Free Extended Task Manager

Free Extended Task Manager

Pretty much all thisrninformation can be displayed by the built-in Windows tools, but it’s handy tornhave all the information in one place. Like the native Task Manager, this toolrncan terminate processes and launch applications.

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* 1988 - Started teaching myself about computers \ * 1992 - Mainframe programmer for an insurance company \ * 1993 - Network Administrator for a different insurance company \ * 1996 - Author for The Cobb Group \ * 1998 - Network Administrator
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