Windows 11 Task Manager Bug: The Update That Just Won’t Quit!
Windows 11 Task Manager has become the guest that won’t leave. After the October 2025 update, hitting “Close” just makes it hide better, causing performance issues. Until Microsoft fixes this, users might need to get creative with command prompts to show Task Manager the door.
Hot Take:
**_Oh, Microsoft, you’ve done it again! Who knew that a Task Manager could be so stubborn and refuse to take a hint? It seems Windows 11’s Task Manager has decided to live rent-free in users’ backgrounds, sipping digital lattes and taking up CPU resources without permission. Time to call in the digital bouncers, aka Command Prompt, to kick out those lingering processes!_**
Key Points:
– Windows 11 Task Manager won’t fully terminate after the October 2025 update, causing performance issues.
– Users face multiple instances of Task Manager processes appearing in the background.
– A temporary workaround involves manually ending processes or using Command Prompt.
– The problematic update, KB5067036, is optional and includes other fixes and features.
– Microsoft is aware and investigating but has not yet released a permanent fix.