How To See What Apps Are Running In The Background Windows 11 · Free Access

: Click the Battery usage chevron to expand the list.

: Look for the Background apps permissions dropdown to see its current status (Always, Power optimized, or Never). 📊 Method 3: Use Resource Monitor : Click the Battery usage chevron to expand the list

Some apps hide in the system tray or run silently from boot. | Feature | Task Manager | Settings (Apps)

| Feature | Task Manager | Settings (Apps) | System Tray | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Real-time resource monitoring | Permission management | Quick access | | Shows CPU/RAM? | Yes | No | No | | Stops Apps? | Yes (End Task) | Yes (Disable permission) | Yes (Right-click > Quit) | | Ease of Use | High | Medium (Manual checking) | High | | Accuracy | High (Active processes) | High (Permissions only) | Low (Visual only) | : Click the Battery usage chevron to expand the list