Windows 10: How Can I Display More Detailed System Resource Usage on Windows 11 Taskbar?

I’m using Windows 11 on my Acer Aspire E5-576 laptop, and I’m looking for a way to display more detailed system resource usage directly on the taskbar or in a more accessible location. I find it helpful to have quick access to information like CPU usage, RAM usage, and disk activity without having to open the Task Manager or other system tools.Is there a built-in feature in Windows 11 that allows me to see this type of information on the taskbar, or would I need to rely on third-party tools to achieve this?For example, I sometimes use the Percentage Calculator tool at www.percentagescalculator

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*Thumbs Paul, I'm used to just right click on Taskbar and click on Task manager. Always there for me

 

Taskbar Monitor displays your computer's resource usage (free)

Hello @Ghot,

I am just adding some extra customisation. I have always liked the CPU Usage Monitor [ TaskManager ] in the Taskbar like in Win Vista and Win 7. I was looking for this same option WITHOUT using Third-Party Tools to have in Win 10 and came across this thread.

There are OTHER options that will achieve this, but I particularly wanted it to be available immediately on Startup WITHOUT having a Desktop Icon or the Taskbar Icon and have a constant visual view of the overall usage.

This is the way that I got it to work in Win 10.

[1] Right-Click the Desktop > New > Shortcut.
[2] Type in taskmgr.exe > Next.
[3] Enter Task_Manager for the Shortcut Name > Finished.
[4] Right-Click the Shortcut > Properties > in the Run drop-down Minimised > Apply > OK.
[5] Open Task Manager > Highlight Task Manager > Options > Hide when Minimised . . .





[6] Minimise Task Manager, do NOT CLOSE it.
[7] On the Desktop > Right-Click the Shortcut > Pin to Taskbar.
[8] Cut & Paste the Shortcut to . . .

> C:\Users\System-Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

[9] There will be a Task Manager Icon on the TaskBar which we want to hide. Click it and then Minimise Task Manager, do NOT CLOSE it because it will NOT appear again until . . .

• You Right-Click the Taskbar > Task Manager > Minimise [ Simplest and Easiest Option ].
• Restart.
• You Double-Click the Shortcut in > C:\Users\System-Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

It works great for me although it is a bit fiddly to setup etc!





Basically, whichever way you do this, if the Taskbar Task Manager Icon appears, click it and then Minimise it.

I hope this helps.

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