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win_user_007
Copper Contributor
Mar 04, 2025

Windows 11 Task Manager - please add a way to manually Refresh F5 on Details or other tabs

Even if there is an automatic refresh, please add back the F5 and menu item refresh options as it confirms with the end user that when manually refreshed then all processes are up to date at that exa...
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SawyerGage
Iron Contributor
Mar 14, 2025

1. Current Task Manager Limitations
Windows 11 Task Manager refreshes data automatically by default, but does not currently provide a manual refresh button or shortcut key
This design may not meet the needs of users who need to refresh data immediately in some situations.
2. Try switching tabs:
In Task Manager, switch to another tab (from “Processes” to “Performance”) and then switch back to the original tab.
This will force Task Manager to reload the data.
3. Restart Task Manager:
Close Task Manager and reopen it to refresh all data.
Shortcut: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, right-click on the taskbar icon and select “End Task”, then reopen it.
4. Submit feedback to Microsoft
Microsoft is adding a manual refresh feature (e.g. F5 shortcut) in a future update.
Describe your need, e.g. “I would like to add a manual refresh feature, F5 shortcut, to the Task Manager”. Submit your feedback.

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