Maybe you are troubleshooting your Windows 10 or some of the installed apps on Windows 10. For that reason, you want to keep Task Manager always on top for a while. It is possible to keep the Task Manager always on top in Windows 10, similar to the Calculator app. A built-in feature for Task Manager on Windows 10 lets you place the Task Manager on top of other applications or programs. However, it is also possible to use a third-party tool to keep Task Manager on top of all other applications or programs.
By keeping Task Manager on top, one can keep an eye on CPU usage, memory, running processes, etc. Even if some applications are opened in maximized mode, Task Manager will remain in front for as long as you want.
Topics Covered
- 1 How to keep the Task Manager always on top in Windows 10?
- 1.1 How to keep the Task Manager always on top in Windows 10 using Task Manager’s Options menu?
- 1.2 How to keep the Task Manager always on top in Windows 10 using the Notification Icon of Task Manager?
- 1.3 How to keep the Task Manager always on top in Windows 10 using Task Hotkeys?
- 1.4 How to keep the Task Manager always on top in Windows 10 using a third-party tool?
How to keep the Task Manager always on top in Windows 10?
There are at least four ways through which you can place the Task Manager on top of other applications or programs:-
- Options menu of Task Manager,
- Notification Icon of Task Manager,
- Using hotkeys,
- Using a third-party software or tool.
If the Task Manager is opened in compact mode, use the
Step 2. Click on the
Now, the Task Manager will freeze on the top of your Windows screen. Uncheck the “Always on top” option whenever you want to remove the Task Manager from always on top mode.
How to keep the Task Manager always on top in Windows 10 using the Notification Icon of Task Manager?
This is another easy way to set Task Manager always on top of other programs on Windows 10. In this method, we will use the notification icon, which is available on the system tray of the Taskbar.
Step 1. Launch the Task Manager by right-clicking on the free area of the Taskbar and selecting
Step 2. Once the Task Manager is running, click on the “Show hidden icons” button to see the notification icons.
Step 3. Right-click on the Task Manager notification icon and click on the
How to keep the Task Manager always on top in Windows 10 using Task Hotkeys?
This option is for those users who prefer to use keyboard shortcuts.
Step 1. To make Task Manager remain on top of other applications, launch Task Manager in the More details view mode.
Step 2. Now, press
How to keep the Task Manager always on top in Windows 10 using a third-party tool?
Many third-party free tools are available for Windows 10 that can make a window always stay on top. You can download and install any such tools and pin Task Manager on top using them if you want.
To put the Task Manager always on top in Windows 10, you can use freeware TurboTop or OnTopReplica.
