How to Change a Process Name on Windows Task Manager
Windows Task Manager is a helpful tool for managing running processes on your computer. By default, the name of each process is listed in the Name column.
Did you know that you can rename a process on the Windows Task Manager? This can be helpful if you want to keep track of specific processes or if you want to make it easier to identify a process in case you need to troubleshoot.
This article will show you how to change a process name on the Windows Task Manager. Let’s get started!
Changing the process name for a task in Windows Task Manager is a relatively simple process.
The process name is the name of the .exe file for that process.
To change the process name:
Step 1:
Open the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc on your keyboard.
Step 2:
Find the process you want to change in the list of processes and right-click it.
Step 3:
Choose “Rename” from the menu and enter the new process name.
Step 4:
Finally, click “Apply,” then “OK” to save your changes.
You can now close the Task Manager. The process name has been successfully changed.
