Task Manager - Small Footprint Mode

How to Switch Between Normal and Small Footprint Mode in Vista and Windows 7 Task Manager​

   Information

This shows you how to switch between the normal and small footprint mode in Task Manager to save window space.

   Note

This can sometimes be mistaken as a problem with Task Manager.

Here's How:

1. Open Task Manager by:​

A) Press CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.​

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OR​

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B) Right click on the taskbar and click on Task Manager.​

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2. Click on the tab you want to see. (see screenshots below)​

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3. Double click on a border of Task Manager to switch between modes.​

NOTE: See the border areas highlighted in yellow below.​

Normal Taskbar Footprint Mode:​

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Small Taskbar Footprint Mode:​

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That's it,
Shawn

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[vgzm]

This simple method solved my problem, thanks a lot.

 

[Brink]

Your welcome vgzm.

Shawn

 

[hkancyr]

Thanks Brink, I thought I had some sort of weird virus messin' with my Task Manager. I guess it was only me double clicking the border inadvertently.

 

[Brink]

Your welcome Hkancyr. It is definitely easy to think that.

Shawn

 

[ali777]

Thanks very very much. That was exaclty thing i want. you are great.

 

[Brink]

You're most welcome Ali, and welcome to Vista Forums.