How to View History for All Processes in Task Manager
See resource usage over time for every app, not just Store apps, using Task Manager’s App History.
Overview
Task Manager’s App History tab shows CPU and network usage over time, but by default only for Store apps. This guide shows how to reveal history for all processes and how to reset the data.
Task Manager App History.
Key Takeaways
- App History tracks resource use over a period.
- By default it shows only Store/UWP apps.
- You can enable history for all processes.
- Reset usage history to start a fresh period.
What App History Shows
- CPU time and network data per app.
- Metered-network and tile-update usage.
- Cumulative totals since the last reset.
View History for All Processes (Windows 11 22H2+)
1. Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc).
2. Go to the App history tab.
3. Open Task Manager Settings (gear) and enable "Show history for all processes".
4. All processes now appear with their usage history.
View History (Windows 10 / older 11)
1. Open Task Manager > App history tab.
2. Click "Options" (or the menu) and tick "Show history for all processes".
3. Review CPU and network usage for every app.
Reset Usage History
1. On the App history tab, click "Delete usage history".
2. The counters reset and a new tracking period begins.
3. Note the last reset date shown on the tab.
Troubleshooting
Problem: Only Store apps show.
Solution: Enable "Show history for all processes" in Task Manager settings/options.
Problem: No history data.
Solution: History accumulates over time — data appears after apps run for a while since the last reset.
Problem: Option missing.
Solution: Task Manager layout varies by Windows version; look under Settings (gear) on newer builds or Options on older ones.
Problem: Want per-second live data.
Solution: App History is cumulative — use the Processes/Performance tabs or Resource Monitor for real-time figures.
Conclusion
Task Manager’s App History becomes far more useful once you enable "Show history for all processes", revealing CPU and network usage for every app. Reset the history to begin a fresh tracking period whenever you like.
