How to Remove Process Explorer as Task Manager
In the world of computing, the Task Manager is a crucial tool for managing and monitoring the processes running on your computer. However, some users may find that Process Explorer, a powerful system monitoring tool by Sysinternals, has been set as the default task manager. This can be quite inconvenient, especially if you are not familiar with Process Explorer’s interface or if you simply prefer the traditional Task Manager. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to remove Process Explorer as the default task manager and revert to the standard Task Manager.
Step 1: Open Task Manager
The first step to remove Process Explorer as the default task manager is to open the Task Manager itself. You can do this by pressing `Ctrl + Shift + Esc` or by right-clicking on the taskbar and selecting “Task Manager” from the context menu.
Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Details’ tab
Once the Task Manager is open, switch to the “Details” tab. This tab provides a list of all the processes running on your computer, along with their details such as the name, status, and CPU and memory usage.
Step 3: Right-click on the ‘Windows Task Manager’ process
In the “Details” tab, locate the “Windows Task Manager” process. This is the process that corresponds to the standard Task Manager. Right-click on it and select “Set Priority” from the context menu.
Step 4: Set the priority to ‘Above Normal’
In the “Set Priority” dialog box, select “Above Normal” from the list of priority levels. This will ensure that the standard Task Manager has a higher priority than Process Explorer, making it the default task manager.
Step 5: Restart your computer
After setting the priority of the “Windows Task Manager” process to “Above Normal,” restart your computer. This will apply the changes and ensure that the standard Task Manager is used as the default task manager.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can remove Process Explorer as the default task manager and revert to the standard Task Manager. This will provide you with a more familiar and convenient interface for managing and monitoring the processes on your computer. Remember that you can always switch back to Process Explorer if you prefer its advanced features.
