stop processes from jumping around in task manager

Mcnumpty2323

Mcnumpty2323

Mcnumpty2323

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ever tried to end a process in task manager?
but they keep moving/changing order while youre trying
to click on the right one?
dont know how many times i have done this
and been driven crazy by it

just open task manager
left click any where in task manager
so it knows its in focus
hold down ctrl key and the processes will no longer
change positions
keep holding ctrl until you're done
then release ctrl

simple but effective
and one i wont forget to use now :)
 
It's jumping around because of your chosen sort column (mem or processor usage presumably), handy tip though.

You can also cycle through processes based on first letter by pressing the corresponding key.
 
I read this on Twitter the other day, didn't know about this despite working in IT for 20+ years and neither did many of the people replying.

Used a few times today at work, imagine how much time I could have saved over the years :)
 
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got tbh, worked in IT for 20+ years also and dint know this, just always sorted by name. Will have to give it a go at some point
 
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