Classic Task Manager для Windows

Classic Task Manager — небольшая бесплатная и простая в использовании утилита, которая позволяет пользователям Windows 11/10/8.1/8 вернуть классический вариант «Диспетчера задач» (как в Windows 7). Многим пользователям не нравится новый «современный» диспетчер задач, который присутствует в Windows 11/10, поскольку старый диспетчер был быстрее и обеспечивал более надежный рабочий процесс управления задачами. К тому же новый ДЗ не запоминает последнюю активную вкладку. Для тех пользователей, кто хочет вернуть старый и удобный Диспетчер задач в Windows 11/10 (не меняя при этом системные файлы и не изменяя права доступа) и была создана утилита Classic Task Manager. Кроме этого после установки приложения пользователю становится доступна классическая версия системной утилиты msconfig.exe с функцией управления автозагрузкой. Программа не требует дополнительных настроек.
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Windows 7 Games for Windows 11 and Windows 10
Here you will also find some other classic apps for Windows 10, such as classic Calculator, Sticky Notes, and more.
Windows 7 Games for Windows 11 and Windows 10
Starting in Windows 8, the OS comes without the classic Windows 7 games. They are no longer included with Windows 11, Windows 10 and Windows 8.1. Here is a Windows 7 Games package which solves this issue. This Windows 7 Games package is compatible with all builds of Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.


It includes the following software:
- Solitaire
- Spider Solitaire
- Minesweeper
- FreeCell
- Hearts
- Chess Titans
- Mahjong Titans
- Purble Place
- Internet Spades
- Internet Checkers
- Internet Backgammon
For more details on how to install and use the games, check out this tutorial.
Windows 11 Support
The package has been updated to version 3.1. It now supports Windows 11 and fixes the error «Error opening file for writing: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\cmncliM.dll.mui». The non-working Game Explorer will no longer be installed. The installer now supports HiDPI displays. Finally, the Internet Games set is now optional, since Microsoft has turned off the game servers, making it nearly impossible to play them.
The support for older Windows version, i.e. Windows 8.1/8 and Windows 10, remains intact. You can use this new version of the package on older Windows versions too.
Silent setup
The package can be installed in unattend mode. Use the /S command argument, where S is capitalized. Windows7Games_for_Windows_11_10_8.exe /S .
Games support the complete set of MUI (language packs), so they will run in your native language. The following languages are supported.
ar-SA, bg-BG, cs-CZ, da-DK, de-DE, el-GR, en-US, es-ES, et-EE, fi-FI, fr-FR, he-IL, hr-HR, hu-HU, it-IT, ja-JP, ko-KR, lt-LT, lv-LV, nb-NO, nl-NL, pl-PL, pt-BR, pt-PT, ro-RO, ru-RU, sk-SK, sl-SI, sr-Latn-CS, sv-SE, th-TH, tr-TR, uk-UA, zh-CN, zh-TW
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Classic Calculator (Old Calculator)
Microsoft has removed the classic calculator app starting in Windows 10 and replaced it with a new UWP app that receives updates from the Store. Many people aren’t happy with this change. The classic app loaded faster, and was more useful for mouse and keyboard users. Here you can get the classic calculator back in Windows 11 and Windows 10.

This package supports Windows 11 and Windows 10 (both Windows 10 32-bit and Windows 10 64-bit).

The Calculator app will be revived completely, e.g. you will be able to launch it as «calc.exe» from the Run dialog or from the taskbar search box or from Cortana. It will have the same interface language as your operating system. If you will decide to revert to the Modern Calculator app, just uninstall the «Old Classic Calculator» app from the Settings -> Apps — > Apps & features.
It comes with almost the full set of MUI files, so it will be in your native language out-of-the-box. The following locale list is supported: ar-sa, bg-bg, cs-cz, da-dk, de-de, el-gr, en-gb, en-us, es-es, es-mx, et-ee, fi-fi, fr-ca, fr-fr, he-il, hr-hr, hu-hu, it-it, ja-jp, ko-kr, lt-lt, lv-lv, nb-no, nl-nl, pl-pl, pt-br, pt-pt, ro-ro, ru-ru, sk-sk, sl-si, sr-latn-rs, sv-se, th-th, tr-tr, uk-ua, zh-cn, zh-hk, zh-tw.
Classic Sticky Notes
Starting in Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Microsoft replaced the classic desktop Sticky Notes app with a Universal app. For many users, the classic Desktop app is the more preferable option. It works faster, starts faster and has no Cortana integration.

Many prefer the good old classic Sticky Notes app because it consumes notably less system resources. It starts immediately and works much faster. The performance difference is especially visible on less powerful hardware like Atom and Celeron CPUs. The notes themselves are also a bit smaller, so users like their compact appearance more.
Here you can get the Classic Sticky Notes app for Windows 11 and Windows 10. This package fully supports Windows 11, as well as both Windows 10 32-bit and Windows 10 64-bit.

It comes with almost the full set of MUI files, so it will be in your native language out-of-the-box. The following locale list is supported: ar-sa, bg-bg, cs-cz, da-dk, de-de, el-gr, en-gb, en-us, es-es, es-mx, et-ee, fi-fi, fr-ca, fr-fr, he-il, hr-hr, hu-hu, it-it, ja-jp, ko-kr, lt-lt, lv-lv, nb-no, nl-nl, pl-pl, pt-br, pt-pt, ro-ro, ru-ru, sk-sk, sl-si, sr-latn-rs, sv-se, th-th, tr-tr, uk-ua, zh-cn, zh-hk, zh-tw.
You can uninstall the app any time from Settings — Apps and features.
Classic Task Manager
We have now two versions of the classic Task Manager, choose which one you need.
- Windows 10-like Task Manager for Windows 11 without the side panel/hamburger menu, but with classic tabs.
- Windows 7-like Task Manager for Windows 11/10/8.1/8.
Classic Task Manager for Windows 11 (Windows 10 version)
Windows 11 22H2 introduced an updated version of the Task Manager app. While it retains most features of the Windows 10-like Task Manager, it looks completely different. It no longer has the tab row. Now its sections are arranged into a side panel behind a hamburger menu on the left. Each page has a header with quick actions, e.g. to run a new app or terminate a running one.
If you are not happy with the changes Windows 11 22H2 brought, here is the classic Windows 10-like task manager for you. It is built on files from Windows 11 21H2, the last version of Windows 11 that contains the classic task manager. It will be installed side-by-side, and won’t replace a single system file. Install it, and press Ctrl + Shift + Esc — voila, you now have the classic app!

It comes with the full set of MUI files, so it will be in your native language out-of-the-box. It is also smart enought to not fill you drive with redundant MUIs, so it will install only those languages that you have installed in your OS. The following locale list is supported: ar-sa, bg-bg, cs-cz, da-dk, de-de, el-gr, en-gb, en-us, es-es, es-mx, et-ee, fi-fi, fr-ca, fr-fr, he-il, hr-hr, hu-hu, it-it, ja-jp, ko-kr, lt-lt, lv-lv, nb-no, nl-nl, pl-pl, pt-br, pt-pt, ro-ro, ru-ru, sk-sk, sl-si, sr-latn-rs, sv-se, th-th, tr-tr, uk-ua, zh-cn, zh-hk, zh-tw.
You can uninstall the app any time from Settings > Apps > Installed apps. This will restore the default Task Manager of Windows 11.
Windows 7-like Task Manager for Windows 11/10/8.1/8
The new «modern» task manager was introduced in Windows 8. Windows 10 comes with the same Task Manager app. Although some of its functions are not bad, like the performance graph, one might not really need them. The old Task Manager is faster, bug-free and provides a more reliable workflow of task management for many users. Here is how you can get it back without replacing any system files or modifying permissions.

The installer inlcude the classic msconfig.exe app with the startup tab in the msconfig UI so you will be able to manage your startup apps.
It comes with almost the full set of MUI files, so it will be in your native language out-of-the-box. The following locale list is supported: ar-sa, bg-bg, cs-cz, da-dk, de-de, el-gr, en-gb, en-us, es-es, es-mx, et-ee, fi-fi, fr-ca, fr-fr, he-il, hr-hr, hu-hu, it-it, ja-jp, ko-kr, lt-lt, lv-lv, nb-no, nl-nl, pl-pl, pt-br, pt-pt, ro-ro, ru-ru, sk-sk, sl-si, sr-latn-rs, sv-se, th-th, tr-tr, uk-ua, zh-cn, zh-hk, zh-tw.
You can uninstall the app any time from Settings — Apps and features.
Classic Msconfig
Windows 10 and Windows 8 assume that you use Task Manager for managing your startup apps. If you prefer to use the good old msconfig.exe tool for that, you must be aware that this feature is no longer included in Windows 10 and Windows 8. Here you can get classic msconfig.exe back in Windows 10 and Windows 8 that still includes the «Statup» option.

The installer inlcudes the classic msconfig.exe app with the startup tab in the msconfig UI so you will be able to manage your startup apps. It handles the «msconfig» command in the Run dialog. Also, it doesn’t replace system files, instead it adds a new file, %windir%\system32\msconfig1.exe.
You can uninstall the app any time from Settings — Apps and features.
Aurora Screen Saver
The Aurora screen saver for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7. It was shipped with Windows Vista but was removed in Windows 7 and higher.

The pack contains the Aurora screensaver for 32bit and 64bit Windows versions. Use the appropriate file. Note that the exe file is nothing more than just a handy GUI for the file copy operation.
Classic Paint (mspaint)
The classic Paint (mspaint) app taken from Windows 10 Build 14393. You can install it on Windows 11 and enjoy the faster and more usable image editor than the built-in one. Another good thing is that this Paint app doesn’t include the «Paint 3D» button and Store promotion.

You will be able to launch it as «mspaint.exe» from the Run dialog or from the taskbar’s search box or from the Start menu. No system files will be replaced. It will be installed alongside the default built-in Paint app.
You can even run them simultaneously. Just select the desired app shortcut from the Start menu, or launch both if you need. The Windows 10 version will be set as the default mspaint.exe app.

When installing, you’ll be prompted to turn off the App execution alias in the Settings app. If you omit this step, you will have the default inbox mspaint.exe running by default.

Besides, the classic Paint will be integrated into Windows, so it will be available in the context menu of images. Also, you can set it as the default app for any of its supported formats.

It supports all Windows languages and locales, so its UI will be translated automatically. The installer detects what languages you have installed in your Windows, and will provide the appropriate MUI files automatically. It comes with the following locales:
af-za, am-et, ar-sa, as-in, az-latn-az, be-by, bg-bg, bn-bd, bn-in, bs-latn-ba, ca-es, ca-es-valencia, chr-cher-us, cs-cz, cy-gb, da-dk, de-de, el-gr, en-gb, en-us, es-es, es-ms, et-ee, eu-es, fa-ir, fi-fi, fil-ph, fr-ca, fr-fr, ga-ie, gd-gb, gl-es, gu-in, ha-latn-ng, he-il, hi-in, hr-hr, hu-hu, hy-am, id-id, ig-ng, is-is, it-it, ja-jp, ka-ge, kk-kz, km-kh, kn-in, ko-kr, kok-in, ku-arab-iq, ky-kg, lb-lu, lo-la, lt-lt, lv-lv, mi-nz, mk-mk, ml-in, mn-mn, mr-in, ms-my, mt-mt, nb-no, ne-np, nl-nl, nn-no, nso-za, or-in, pa-arab-pk, pa-in, pl-pl, prs-af, pt-br, pt-pt, quc-latn-gt, quz-pe, ro-ro, ru-ru, rw-rw, sd-arab-pk, si-lk, sk-sk, sl-si, sq-al, sr-cyrl-ba, sr-cyrl-rs, sr-latn-rs, sv-se, sw-ke, ta-in, te-in, tg-cyrl-tj, th-th, ti-et, tk-tm, tn-za, tr-tr, tt-ru, ug-cn, uk-ua, ur-pk, uz-latn-uz, vi-vn, wo-sn, xh-za, yo-ng, zh-cn, zh-tw, zu-za
Finally, you can uninstall it like any other app. Head up over Settings > Apps > Installed apps, find Classic Paint, and uninstall it. This will revert all the changes to their defaults, and your default mspaint app will be the inbox app.
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Get Classic Windows 10-like Task Manager for Windows 11
It is now possible to restore classic Task Manager from Windows 10 on Windows 11, the one without the hamburger menu and with the menu row and classic tabs. While Microsoft doesn’t offer such an option in the OS itself, here’s a robust solution you can go with.
With Windows 11 version 22H2, Microsoft has introduced a new Task Manager app. Technically, it is still the same app as it was in previous OS release, but it looks completely different.

It replaces the tab row with a hamburger menu that can hide the section names. Besides the new layout, it also shows additional controls on each of the pages. For instance, the Details tab shows the buttons to kill a process and run a new app, the Processes tab allows turning on Efficiency mode, and so on.
Obviously that Microsoft will further improve it. It already supports the dark theme, Fluent Design with accent colors, and has a search box in recent builds. But there are always users who prefer the classic style over the new app. First of all, the new design made it start slowly. The missing menu is another reason for them, as it is makes it easier to select features with accelerator keys. Sadly, the Redmond firm didn’t add any option to go back to the previous design of the taskmgr tool. Here the Classic Task Manager package comes into play.
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Download Classic Task Manager for Windows 11 (Windows 10 version)
- Navigate to the following website and download the taskmgr10.zip file.
- Open the ZIP archive and run taskmgr_w10_for_w11-1.0-setup.exe.

- Follow the setup program steps. You can optionally specify the installation directory, but the default one will do the trick.

- Once you finish installing, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc or right-click the taskbar to open the Task Manager. Congrats, you now have the Windows 10-like app!

You are done. The package supports all the official Windows 11 locales. It means that regardless of the operating system’s display language the Task Manager will be of the same language. E.g. in the English OS it will be in English, in French Windows 11 it will be in French, and so on. The installer is smart enough to install only the required locale files, so it won’t fill your drive with redundant files.
The following locale list is supported: ar-sa, bg-bg, cs-cz, da-dk, de-de, el-gr, en-gb, en-us, es-es, es-mx, et-ee, fi-fi, fr-ca, fr-fr, he-il, hr-hr, hu-hu, it-it, ja-jp, ko-kr, lt-lt, lv-lv, nb-no, nl-nl, pl-pl, pt-br, pt-pt, ro-ro, ru-ru, sk-sk, sl-si, sr-latn-rs, sv-se, th-th, tr-tr, uk-ua, zh-cn, zh-hk, zh-tw.
The package is built from genuine files of Windows 11 version 21H2. It is the last version of Windows that contains the classic Windows 10-like Task Manager.
Restore the default Task Manager

It is easy to undo the changes by simply installing the app. Open Settings ( Win + I ), and go to Apps > Installed apps. In the list, look for the Classic Task Manager (Windows 10 version) and select Uninstall from the three-dot menu. Confirm that you want to remove the app, and it will restore the default Windows 11 Task Manager with the hamburger menu.
ℹ️ The software installs the Task Manager side-by-side with the newest one, and won’t replace any system file. The OS will remain unchanged.
If the Windows 10-like looking Task Manager is not classic enough for you, you can go with an even older version taken from Windows 7. Luckily it still works on Windows 11.
Windows 7 Task Manager for Windows 11
- Navigate to the project’s website using this link .
- Download the app and double-click it to open.

- Run the installer and follow the steps. I suggest you to leave the option «Classic msconfig» enabled, as the legacy Task Manager doesn’t allow managing startup apps. The classic msconfig comes with the working «Startup» tab.

- Once you click finish, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc . You will now have the Windows 7 app instead of the default one.

Like the previously reviewed one, this package is built from genuine Windows 7 files. It doesn’t replace system files, so Task Managers will coexist. It supports the full list of Windows interface languages, so it will always be translated properly to your OS language. You will find that list on the app’s download page.
To restore the default Task Manager of Windows 11, just uninstall the app from Settings > Apps > Installed apps. Find there «Classic Task Manager + msconfig» and uninstall it. This will bring back the default app.

Finally, you may want to switch between these two or even three Task Managers on the fly. There is a way to keep them all installed, and switch between them on demand. It is also very simple.
Switch between different versions on demand
What version of the Task Manager is in use is defined by the following Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\taskmgr.exe .

If this key does not exist, Windows will launch the default Task Manager.
But if the key exists, the OS will look for the Debugger string (REG_SZ) value there. If it is set to some executable path, it will launch that app instead of the original taskmgr.exe file. Similarly, if the Debugger value isn’t or doesn’t exist, Windows 11 will run the default Task Manager. Keeping everything we just learned in mind, we can create three REG files to switch between Task Managers on demand.
To switch between different Task Manager versions of the fly, do the following.
- Download this ZIP archive with three REG files.
- Extract them to any folder of your choice.
- To use the default Task Manager app, open the default taskmgr.reg file.
- For switching to its version from Windows 11 21H2/Windows 10, open the win10 taskmgr.reg file.
- Finally, to use the Windows 7 version of Task Manager, open the win7 taskmgr.reg file.
- Confirm the User Account Control prompt by clicking Yes in its dialog.

- Finally, confirm the Registry Editor prompt that you want to merge the REG file.

- Now the combination of Ctrl + Shift + Escape keys will launch the application that you have selected with the REG file. In my case it the Windows 10 version.
You are done.
The REG files assume that you have the taskmgr files installed with the packages mentioned in this post. Otherwise, open the downloaded REG files in the Notepad app, and change the path(s) to the taskmgr10.exe and tm.exe files. The REG files are in the plain text format so you can easily change them to match your needs. Type the correct values for each of the Task Managers and you are good to go. Keep in mind that you have to use double backslash (\\) as a path separator instead of the single one in the REG files.

Again, the REG file editing is only required if you have installed them to non-default folders.
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9 thoughts on “Get Classic Windows 10-like Task Manager for Windows 11”
bxx says:
You don’t have to install anything. There’s a copy of the Windows 10 task manager in the SysWOW64 folder, and there’s a copy of the Windows 7 one in WinRE.
Sergey Tkachenko says:
It is still slow like hell.
I have no idea what they have done to it, but the 21H2 version starts in a moment.
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- Chances are you miss the Windows 7 Task Manager.
- It felt both lightweight and fast, so why not bring it to Windows 10 as well?
- All it takes this time is to execute a quick command in Command Prompt, as described below.
- There are also dedicated third-party apps that can restore the Classic Windows 7 Task Manager to your PC.

Task Manager is one of the most useful applications on Windows because it allows you to quickly close an application or process that might be using too much of your resources.
Just like many things. Task Manager was changed a bit in Windows 10. But don’t worry, you can bring the Windows 7 Task Manager back to Windows 10.
Should I make Windows 10’s Task Manager look like Windows 7?
Some users are critical when it comes to the new Task Manager despite its new features, such as improved performance graphs and improved resource consumption statistics.
Users criticize the new Task Manager as being slow because it uses more memory and CPU. In addition, the new Task Manager requires UAC elevation which makes it load more slowly.
Also, one more issue with the new Task Manager is that it doesn’t remember the last active tab. This means that you have to navigate to the last used tab every time you start Task Manager.
As you can see, these are some valid concerns while others are just personal preferences. But if you are used to Windows 7 Task Manager today we’re going to show you how to use it on Windows 10.
How do I install the Windows 7 Task Manager on Windows 10?
1. Execute a quick command in Command Prompt
- On your Windows 10 computer, open the Start Menu.
- Then, go to the Windows System shortcuts folder.
- Here you’ll find the Command Prompt shortcut. Right-click it right away.
- Up next, open the More sub-menu.
- Tap Run as administrator.
- You can now type this command and press Enter : reg delete HKLMSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionImage File Execution Optionstaskmgr.exe
Users claim that the Windows 7 Task Manager was better since it was lightweight and fast. If you feel the same way, you’ll be pleased to hear that you can execute a quick command and get it back too.
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As you can see, you just need to find the Command Prompt shortcut and insert the command presented above.
If you’re having trouble accessing Command Prompt as an admin, then you better take a closer look at our guide.
2. Use third-party software to change Windows 10 Task Manager to Windows 7
1. Navigate to the Classic Task Manager app’s download page.
2. Press the Download Task Manager button. A .zip file will be automatically downloaded to your PC.

3. Open the .zip file and then click on the tm_cfg_win8-win10 file to start the installation wizard.

4. Press Yes on the UAC prompt.
5. Select Next.

6. Choose a destination location for the app and then click on Next.
7. Press Next again.
8. Select whether you want the Setup to perform additional tasks such as creating desktop icons, and then click on Next.
9. Press on Install and wait for the installation to complete.
10. Finally, ensure that the Run Classic Task Manager option is checked and then click Finish.

11. The classic Windows 7 Task Manager is now opened on your screen.
Task Manager is a great application if you want to quickly end a task or a process on your PC, but just because it’s the default application for task management, it doesn’t mean that it’s the best.
There are numerous third-party task managers, and they usually have certain features that Windows Task Manager lacks.
For example, certain task managers allow you to see additional information regarding running applications, files, and processes.
We recommend using the Classic Task Manager app, which can be installed on your PC to add the old Task Manager.
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If you’re an advanced user or if you’re looking for a task manager that offers additional features, we strongly recommend finding out more or even trying out Task Manager Professional for Windows 10.
There you go, these are two methods you can use to bring back the old Windows 7 Task Manager. If you found our guide helpful, let us know in the comments section below.
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