Microsoft Overhauls Windows 11’s Task Manager With Sleek New Look and Live Statistics

Microsoft revealed a significant update for the Windows 11 Task Manager, introducing a refreshed interface and improved monitoring features. This update replaces the familiar, utilitarian design with a sleeker, sidebar-based layout, reflecting Microsoft’s push toward visually unified system tools across its operating system.

Instead of the legacy tabs, users will now see a navigation menu on the left, offering quick access to processes, performance stats, app history, and startup apps. Each section has been visually streamlined for easier reading. The colors and typography now blend better with Windows 11’s aesthetics, resulting in an experience that feels more consistent with the rest of the OS.

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Live resource graphs occupy more space, updating in real-time to show CPU, memory, disk, and network usage without overwhelming the user with dense text or numbers. Microsoft says this approach should make it easier for everyone, from everyday users to power users, to spot system slowdowns or apps that are hogging resources.

Power users still find the advanced features they rely on, like detailed network stats and process control, but these controls have been reorganized for faster access. The company emphasizes that all previous Task Manager functionality remains—just smarter and more accessible.

The rollout starts today, and users can expect the new Task Manager to arrive as part of a regular Windows Update. Microsoft continues to fine-tune the experience based on feedback, so broader changes for more system tools may also be on the horizon. This redesign cements Task Manager as a key destination for monitoring and managing what’s happening behind the scenes in Windows 11.

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