CTRL+ALT+DEL start task-manager instantly


  1. Hedge
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    Windows 7 RC1
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    CTRL+ALT+DEL start task-manager instantly


    I miss how CTRL+ALT+DEL brings up the task-manager instantly in Windows 7 instead of bringing up the screen with options to lock the pc, change user etc.

    Can I change this somehow?
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  3. Dwarf
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    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
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    The keyboard shortcut is Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
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  4. Hedge
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    Oh thanks a lot!
    It will just take some time to get used to it.
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  6. Dwarf
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    You're welcome. :)
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  7. w7101
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    Wds 7 32.bit Ultimate
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    When are you gonna stop digging .....LOL.....
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  8. Dwarf
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    Lmao. That would be for me to know, and for you to find out!
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  10. keeners
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    Win 7 x64
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    Hedge said:
    I miss how CTRL+ALT+DEL brings up the task-manager instantly in Windows 7 instead of bringing up the screen with options to lock the pc, change user etc.

    Can I change this somehow?
    You can also pin it to the taskbar.
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