To update Task Manager data

On the View menu, click Refresh Now.

To change the frequency at which the data is automatically updated, on the View menu, point to Update Speed, and then click the command you want.

To temporarily freeze the data displayed in Task Manager, on the View menu, point to Update Speed, and then click Paused.

Data is automatically updated every two seconds by default. For more information regarding how often data is automatically updated, click Related Topics.

Performance fields overview

View your computer's performance

Change display options in Task Manager

Task Manager overview

Change the priority of a running program