October 31, 2024 at 04:10PM
Microsoft is addressing a reporting issue in Windows 11, where Task Manager displays zero running apps and processes after the KB5044384 preview update. Although the app remains functional, this issue is linked to the “Group by Type” view. A fix is underway for a future update.
### Meeting Notes Takeaways
1. **Windows 11 Task Manager Issue**: Microsoft is addressing a problem in Windows 11 where Task Manager incorrectly displays zero running applications and background processes.
2. **Nature of the Issue**: The issue is a reporting error; the Task Manager remains functional and can show the list of active processes despite displaying incorrect counts.
3. **Cause of the Issue**: This problem has been linked to the installation of the October 2024 non-security preview update (KB5044384) for Windows 11 24H2 systems.
4. **Affected Functionality**: Users with affected devices will see zero counts in the “Apps,” “Background Processes,” and “Windows Processes” categories in Task Manager, even when applications are running.
5. **Specific Conditions for Impact**: The issue appears to affect systems where the “Group by Type” view is enabled in Task Manager.
6. **Response from Microsoft**: Microsoft has acknowledged the bug following user reports and is actively working on a fix to be included in a future update.
7. **Recent Fixes for Windows 10**: Microsoft has resolved a significant issue affecting app launches from non-admin accounts on Windows 10 following the September cumulative update, using the Known Issue Rollback feature.