@sakshi87
Windows Nov 06, 2026

Task Manager to open minimized when I log in

I like having Task Manager running to watch CPU, but launching it at startup puts the full window in my face. Can it start already minimized to the tray? Windows 10.
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abhishek87 Nov 12, 2026
sakshi87
make a shortcut to taskmgr.exe, right click it > Properties, set Run to Minimised, and drop it in the startup folder (Win + R, type shell:startup). it'll launch minimised every login. if you want it out of the taskbar too, in Task Manager's settings turn on Hide when minimised. then it sits as a small CPU meter in the tray. on some setups it pops up a UAC prompt at login because Task Manager runs elevated.