How to Open Computer Management in Windows 10 and 11 (7 Quick Ways)

Computer Management is the built-in Windows console that puts Disk Management, the Event Viewer, Device Manager, the Task Scheduler, Local Users and Groups, and Services all in one place. These seven methods work the same way in both Windows 10 and Windows 11. The first one is the fastest.

7 Ways to Open Computer Management

1. Power User menu (fastest)

Press Windows + X, or right-click the Start button, and choose Computer Management.

2. Search

Click Start, type computer management (or compmgmt.msc), and press Enter.

3. Run dialog

Press Windows + R, type compmgmt.msc, and click OK.

4. From This PC

Open File Explorer, right-click This PC, and choose Manage.

5. Command Prompt or PowerShell

Open Command Prompt or PowerShell, type compmgmt.msc, and press Enter.

6. Control Panel

Go to System and Security, open Windows Tools (called Administrative Tools in older builds), and double-click Computer Management.

7. Create a desktop shortcut

Right-click the desktop and choose New > Shortcut, enter compmgmt.msc, and give it a name. You can then pin it to the taskbar for one-click access.

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