MANAGE OPERATING SYSTEM PRACTICALS
USE OF THE TASK MANAGER
Opening Task Manager
1. Using Keyboard Shortcut:
• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
2. Using the Start Menu:
• Right-click on the taskbar and select Task Manager.
• Alternatively, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and select Task Manager from the options.
3. Using the Run Dialog:
• Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
• Type taskmgr and press Enter.
Navigating Task Manager
Once Task Manager is open, it typically starts in the simplified view. If you need more details,
click on More details at the bottom.
Simplified View
1. Processes:
• This tab shows a list of running applications. You can select an application and click End
task to close it.
Detailed View
1. Processes Tab:
• Displays all running processes grouped by apps, background processes, and Windows
processes.
• You can see information such as CPU, Memory, Disk, Network usage for each process.
• Right-click a process for more options (e.g., End task, Open file location, Search online).
2. Performance Tab:
• Provides real-time graphs for CPU, Memory, Disk, Network usage.
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,MANAGE OPERATING SYSTEM PRACTICALS
• Click on each category (e.g., CPU) to see detailed information.
3. App History Tab:
• Shows historical data about resource usage by apps.
• Useful for monitoring resource consumption over time.
4. Startup Tab:
• Lists programs that start with Windows.
• Right-click an item to enable or disable it from starting automatically.
5. Users Tab:
• Displays all logged-in users and their resource usage.
• You can disconnect or log off users.
6. Details Tab:
• Provides detailed information about each running process.
• Right-click for more options, such as setting priority or ending the process.
7. Services Tab:
• Lists all Windows services.
• Right-click to start, stop, or restart services.
Additional Tips
• Sorting: Click on the column headers (e.g., CPU, Memory) to sort processes by usage.
• Search Online: Right-click on a process and select Search online to find more
information about it.
• Resource Values: Change how resource values are shown (e.g., values, percentages)
by right-clicking on the headers in the Processes tab.
By following these steps, you should be able to effectively navigate and utilize the Windows
Task Manager to monitor and manage system performance and processes.
USE OF PERFORMANCE MONITOR TOOL
ICT TECHNICIAN BY JUDY KIMANI
, MANAGE OPERATING SYSTEM PRACTICALS
The Performance Monitor tool in Windows is a powerful utility that allows users to track and
analyze the performance of their computer in real-time. It provides detailed information about
various system resources such as CPU, memory, disk, and network usage. Here’s how to use the
Performance Monitor tool effectively:
Opening Performance Monitor
1. Via Start Menu:
• Press Win + S to open the search bar.
• Type "Performance Monitor" and select the application from the list.
2. Via Run Dialog:
• Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
• Type perfmon and press Enter.
Using Performance Monitor
Real-Time Monitoring
1. Adding Counters:
• In the left pane, expand Monitoring Tools and select Performance Monitor.
• Click the green plus (+) button to add counters.
• In the Add Counters window, choose the counters you want to monitor (e.g., Processor,
Memory, Disk).
• Select the specific counter (e.g., % Processor Time) and click Add >>.
• Click OK to start monitoring the selected counters.
2. Viewing Data:
• The selected counters will appear in the Performance Monitor window.
• Real-time data will be displayed in a graph format. You can adjust the graph scale, color,
and type (e.g., line, histogram) using the toolbar options.
Creating Data Collector Sets
1. Creating a New Data Collector Set:
• In the left pane, right-click Data Collector Sets and choose New > Data Collector Set.
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USE OF THE TASK MANAGER
Opening Task Manager
1. Using Keyboard Shortcut:
• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
2. Using the Start Menu:
• Right-click on the taskbar and select Task Manager.
• Alternatively, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and select Task Manager from the options.
3. Using the Run Dialog:
• Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
• Type taskmgr and press Enter.
Navigating Task Manager
Once Task Manager is open, it typically starts in the simplified view. If you need more details,
click on More details at the bottom.
Simplified View
1. Processes:
• This tab shows a list of running applications. You can select an application and click End
task to close it.
Detailed View
1. Processes Tab:
• Displays all running processes grouped by apps, background processes, and Windows
processes.
• You can see information such as CPU, Memory, Disk, Network usage for each process.
• Right-click a process for more options (e.g., End task, Open file location, Search online).
2. Performance Tab:
• Provides real-time graphs for CPU, Memory, Disk, Network usage.
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,MANAGE OPERATING SYSTEM PRACTICALS
• Click on each category (e.g., CPU) to see detailed information.
3. App History Tab:
• Shows historical data about resource usage by apps.
• Useful for monitoring resource consumption over time.
4. Startup Tab:
• Lists programs that start with Windows.
• Right-click an item to enable or disable it from starting automatically.
5. Users Tab:
• Displays all logged-in users and their resource usage.
• You can disconnect or log off users.
6. Details Tab:
• Provides detailed information about each running process.
• Right-click for more options, such as setting priority or ending the process.
7. Services Tab:
• Lists all Windows services.
• Right-click to start, stop, or restart services.
Additional Tips
• Sorting: Click on the column headers (e.g., CPU, Memory) to sort processes by usage.
• Search Online: Right-click on a process and select Search online to find more
information about it.
• Resource Values: Change how resource values are shown (e.g., values, percentages)
by right-clicking on the headers in the Processes tab.
By following these steps, you should be able to effectively navigate and utilize the Windows
Task Manager to monitor and manage system performance and processes.
USE OF PERFORMANCE MONITOR TOOL
ICT TECHNICIAN BY JUDY KIMANI
, MANAGE OPERATING SYSTEM PRACTICALS
The Performance Monitor tool in Windows is a powerful utility that allows users to track and
analyze the performance of their computer in real-time. It provides detailed information about
various system resources such as CPU, memory, disk, and network usage. Here’s how to use the
Performance Monitor tool effectively:
Opening Performance Monitor
1. Via Start Menu:
• Press Win + S to open the search bar.
• Type "Performance Monitor" and select the application from the list.
2. Via Run Dialog:
• Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
• Type perfmon and press Enter.
Using Performance Monitor
Real-Time Monitoring
1. Adding Counters:
• In the left pane, expand Monitoring Tools and select Performance Monitor.
• Click the green plus (+) button to add counters.
• In the Add Counters window, choose the counters you want to monitor (e.g., Processor,
Memory, Disk).
• Select the specific counter (e.g., % Processor Time) and click Add >>.
• Click OK to start monitoring the selected counters.
2. Viewing Data:
• The selected counters will appear in the Performance Monitor window.
• Real-time data will be displayed in a graph format. You can adjust the graph scale, color,
and type (e.g., line, histogram) using the toolbar options.
Creating Data Collector Sets
1. Creating a New Data Collector Set:
• In the left pane, right-click Data Collector Sets and choose New > Data Collector Set.
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