Change to the classic Windows 10 Task Manager layout
Change to the classic Windows 10 Task Manager layout
Recently I upgraded my PC to Windows 10 Creators Update after a long time skipping it. I noticed the Task Manager now organizes processes by program instead of showing individual tasks. If I attempt to end a process, it ends all related ones. This is frustrating because individual Chrome tabs consume a lot of memory, and I used to like stopping processes that used up a lot of RAM. The new interface feels quite unexpected, and searching online leads to confusing steps for getting back to the old manager. I prefer the previous Task Manager because it lets me see detailed usage stats like CPU, network, GPU, and hard drive. I still dislike the recent CPU update that groups everything together, which is disappointing. I appreciate the old manager for its clarity but wish it were easier to revert.
Check the detail section and see if it matches previous versions. Alternatively, open Resource Monitor for comparison. No updates since XP or earlier were applied.
Screenshot? The details reveal all the steps and IDs. It seems Chrome has reduced the number of processes.