How to enable right-click to open Task Manager in Windows 11 'Moment 1' update

Microsoft began rolling out the “Moment 1” update for Windows 11 22H2 on October 18, 2022. We knew what Microsoft was going to include in this release, but the company still managed to surprise users by adding the last-minute ability to open Task Manager via a right-click on the taskbar. The problem with this feature is that it's not available by default, even though Microsoft mentions it in the change log. Fortunately, you can resolve this confusion using the ViveTool app or Registry Editor.

Note: There is always some risk in using third-party apps to enable hidden features. The safest bet is to wait for Microsoft to deliver new features "organically." If you're not afraid to try, remember to back up important data before proceeding.

Enable right-click to open Task Manager in Windows 11

1. Start by updating your computer to Windows 11 2022 Update and its Moment 1 update. Your system should be on Windows 11 build 22621.675 or higher (stable channel). You can check the build number by pressing Win R and typing winver.
2. Download the ViveTool app from GitHub and extract the files to a folder convenient for you. For example, C:\Vive. A simple path will make navigating in Windows Terminal easier.
3. Right-click the Start menu button and select Terminal (Administrator).
4. Press the down arrow button on the tab strip to switch to the Command Prompt profile.
5. Use the CD command to go to the folder containing the ViveTool files. Here is an example: CD C:\Vive.
6. Enter vivetool /enable /id:36860984 and press Enter.
7. Restart your computer.

There is another way to enable right-click to open Task Manager in Windows 11. Some people will prefer this option because it does not involve third-party software and relies on the Registry Editor.

1. Press Win R and enter regedit.
2. Navigate to HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\4.
3. Right-click on the 4 key and select New > Key.
4. Rename the new key to 1887869580.
5. Select the new key and click Edit > New > DWORD (32-bit) value.
6. Rename the value to EnabledState and turn it on.
7. Change Value Data to 2 and click Ok.
8. Click Edit > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value and rename it to EnabledStateOptions. Leave its value data as 0.
9. Restart your computer.

Now you can right-click anywhere on the taskbar and see two options: Task Manager and Taskbar Settings.

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