Microsoft completely redesigned the Task Manager to make it look sleek and modern.

Read on to find out why!

To do this:

1.Open theSettings appin Windows 11 from the Start Menu or with theWindows + Ishortcut.

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2.Go to thePersonalizationtab and click theColorsoption.

3.Change the field forChoose your modefrom Light toDark.

We have provided the steps for both of these methods right below.

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3.Here, set the field forChoose your default app modeto Dark.

Now, bring up the Task Manager in Windows 11 and it will open in the dark mode.

To do this, follow the steps below:

1.OpenTask Manageron your Windows 11 unit.

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2.At the bottom of the left pane, click theSettingsbutton.

3.Now, under theApp themesection, selectDark.

Microsoft hasofficially addressed this bugon its forum and has confirmed that it is currently working on a fix.

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Nonetheless, affected users can do either of two things.

To change your system theme in Windows 11, follow the steps below:

1.Open theSettingsapp withWindows + I.

2.Go toPersonalizationand choose theColorsoption.

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3.Now, change the field forChoose your modefrom Custom to eitherLightorDark.

1.Open theSettings appon your Windows 11 equipment.

2.Go to theWindows Updatesection from the left pane and click theUpdate Historyoption.

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3.Scroll down to the bottom and select theUninstall Updatesoption.

4.On the following screen, find theWindows 11 KB5020044update and click theUninstallbutton beside it.

5.Wait for the uninstallation to complete, thenrestart your PCor laptop.

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The windows shortcut key to initiate the Task Manager in Windows 11 is Windows + Shift + Esc.

It is also the quickest way to open Task Manager in Windows 11.

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