An important tool to keep your computer running smoothly is computer management. It allows you to keep abreast of the dynamics on your computer at any time and is an important tool for monitoring programs and applications running on your device. This article will introduce eight ways to turn on computer management on Windows 11/10 computers.

Table of contents

• 1. Using the Power User Menu
• 2. Search bar via Windows
• 3. Use the Run command
• 4. Run command prompt
• 5. Use the Start Menu
• 6. Through the Control Panel
• 7. Using Task Manager
• 8. Through File Explorer
• Frequently Asked Questions

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1. Using the Power User Menu

The easiest and most convenient way to access computer management tools is through the so-called Power User Menu.

1. Right-click on the Start menu and select Computer Management from the options.

2. Alternatively, you can use Windows X keyboard shortcuts and press G to open the Computer Management Tools directly.

3. From here you can view computer performance information, manage user accounts, configure system settings, etc.

4. Search bar via Windows

Windows Search provides instant access to computer data. You can search for files by file name or keywords describing the content of the file. If you want to use Windows Search to access computer management tools, do the following:

1. Press the Windows S key.

2. Enter Computer Management in the search bar and select the best results.

Tip : If you encounter the problem that the search bar does not work in Windows, try these solutions.

3. Use the Run command

Run commands is a tool that allows you to start programs, files, and folders. You can also use it to access settings in Control Panel or go to Computer Management.

1. Press Windows R to open the Run dialog box, and enter the name of the program, file, or folder you want to open.
2. Enter the command compmgmt.msc in the run box, and press Enter , the program will start.

4. Run command prompt

If you don't like using a graphical interface or want more control over your Windows computer, you can access files on your computer using the command prompt. Similarly, you can open the computer management tool with a simple command.

1. Press Windows R to open the Run Command dialog box.
2. Enter cmd in the text box and press Enter to execute.
3. If the UAC (User Account Control) dialog box appears on the screen, click the "Yes" button to continue.
4. After opening the command prompt, enter compmgmt.msc and press Enter .

5. Use the Start Menu

Another way to open computer management is to use the Start menu.

1. Click the Start menu or press the Windows key.
2. In the pop-up window, move to the upper right corner and select the "All Apps" option.
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the next screen and select Windows Tools to open the shortcut menu for various tools. (In Windows 10, just scroll until you find "Windows Administrative Tools" and click on the folder.

4. Double-click Computer Management to open the tool.

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6. Through the Control Panel

Control Panel is a system applet in Windows that provides access to different Windows programs, tools and settings. You can use it to open the computer management tool.

1. Click the Start menu and enter "Control Panel" in the search box.
2. Select the best results to open the Control Panel. You can also use the control command to start the Control Panel ( Windows R ) in the Run dialog box.

3. After the Control Panel window is launched, select Big Icon from the View As drop-down menu.

4. Select Windows Tools from the available menu items. In Windows 10, select Administrative Tools.
5. Double-click Computer Management in the options list. It will open in a new window.

7. Using Task Manager

Another way to quickly access computer management tools through Task Manager.

1. Press Ctrl Shift Esc to open Task Manager. (You have multiple ways to access the Task Manager!)
2. After opening Task Manager, make sure you are on the Process tab.
3. Click "Run New Task" from the top bar or go to "File -> Run New Task".

4. Enter compmgmt.msc in the text box and press Enter . Computer management should be turned on for you.

5. Through File Explorer

If you want to open the computer management tool through File Explorer, just follow the following steps.

1. Open File Explorer using Windows E keyboard shortcuts.
2. Find "This Computer" on the left, then right-click it and select "Show More Options" from the context menu.

3. Click Manage from the menu. Computer Management Tools will open in a new window.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I create desktop shortcuts for computer management?

1. Right-click on the blank space on the desktop and select "New-> Shortcut".
2. In the Create Shortcut window that appears, enter %windir%\system32\compmgmt.msc in the "Enter the Location of the Project" field and click Next.
3. Enter a name for the shortcut in the Enter a name for this shortcut field and click Done.
4. The newly created shortcut will appear on the desktop, allowing you to easily access the tool at any time.

How to run computer management as an administrator?

If you need to change the settings available in Computer Management, you must run it as an administrator. To do this, click the Start menu and enter "Computer Management" in the search bar, then right-click "Computer Management" and select "Run as Administrator".

How to disable Windows user accounts using Computer Management?

If you need to temporarily disable a user account, it will be done in just a few seconds. Use one of the above methods to open Computer Management. After entering, go to "System Tools-> Local Users and Groups-> Users". Now double-click the account you want to disable in the middle pane. In the General tab of the Properties window, check the "Account Disabled" check box, and then click "Apply -> OK" to save the changes.

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