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Is the security system of Windows 11 and ntoskrnl functioning normally in Task Manager?
There is a Secure System process in Task Manager. When I click on it, it shows ntoskrnl, and it is classified as WINDOWS in all capital letters (others are usually in lowercase). Is this normal? I don't know if I'm overthinking it.
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- You can right-click the ntoskrnl.exe process in Task Manager and select Open file location.
- It should be located in C:\Windows\System32.
- If it's somewhere else, that could be suspicious.
ntoskrnl.exe is a normal Windows kernel process. Security-related items are typically security services. As long as CPU/memory usage remains within normal limits (<5%), there is no need for concern.
