The Windows 11 2025 Update (Build 26200.7171) fixed the Task Manager ghost instance bug that came after the October Preview ...
ZDNET's key takeaways A new Windows 11 bug causes Task Manager to keep duplicating.Each time you close and reopen the tool, another instance launches.To avoid this, you'll have to close Task Manager ...
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Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Bug That Won't Let Task Manager Close: Here's What to Do
The company says it is still investigating the issue and has not yet released a fix.
Fix the Windows 11 Task Manager duplication bug from KB5067036 optional update. Quick checks, fixes, and prevention tips.
Task Manager is one of the essential tools of Windows, an easy, always-available look at what software is running (or not).
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