How To See What Apps Are Running In The Background Windows 11 -

Switch to the tab on the left sidebar to see low-level system background operations. This area lists essential components, windows updates, and third-party software updates running without a user interface. ⚙️ Method 2: Use Windows 11 Settings (Per-App Basis)

The system tray (bottom-right corner of taskbar, near the clock) shows icons of actively running background apps. Switch to the tab on the left sidebar

: Check the CPU , Memory , and Disk columns to see which apps are using the most power. Switch to the tab on the left sidebar

Best for: Preventing apps from running silently when closed. Switch to the tab on the left sidebar