In Windows 9X/2000/XP, we usually press Alt + Ctrl + Del to open the task manager. in Windows 2000/XP, we have another option: shift + Ctrl + Esc. However, in Windows XP, the functions of these two combined hotkeys are different:
(1) Shift + Ctrl + Esc keys are used to directly open the task manager.
(2) If you enable the "use welcome screen" function in the "User Account" setting, press Alt + Ctrl + Del to directly open the task manager, however, the "shutdown" option will be added to the menu, which provides functions such as "standby", "Sleep", "logout", and "locking the computer. If the "use Quick User Switch" function is enabled in the "User Account" setting, an additional "user" item will be added to the tag in the task manager, you can disconnect or log out of the current user. If "Welcome screen" is disabled, press Alt + Ctrl + Del to open the "Windows Security" dialog box, to open the task manager, click the "Task Manager" button or press the "T" key. The "shutdown" menu and "user" tab are not displayed in the task manager.
TIPS:
Select Alt + Ctrl + Del or Shift + Ctrl + Esc?
We recommend that you select Shift + Ctrl + Esc to open the task manager. In addition to the above advantages, it is easier to operate in one hand based on my experience (our right hand usually holds the mouse all the time): press Shift and Ctrl on the left thumb, and Press Esc on the middle finger.
