Ctrl+Shift+Esc is a keyboard shortcut that opens the Microsoft Windows Task Manager in all versions of Windows since Windows 95.

How to use the Ctrl+Shift+Esc

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Ctrl key, and while continuing to hold, press Shift and Esc.

Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.

  • Ctrl+Esc
  • Ctrl
  • Esc
  • Shift

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