Windows 11 KB5067036 Issue: Task Manager Won't Close and Duplicates
Windows 11 KB5067036 has a strange bug that causes the Task Manager instance to duplicate every time it is closed.
Microsoft hasn't acknowledged the reports yet, but 30% of our 100 virtual machines have run into this odd bug. If you've a habit of opening Task Manager several times a day, be careful, as it could hurt your PC's performance.
Update Details
KB5067036 (Build 26200.7019 or 26100.7019) was released on October 28 as an optional update with a new Start menu, which is rolling out gradually.
- New, colourful battery icons to the taskbar
- A new Recommended feed in File Explorer
- Other design improvements
Windows 11 KB5067036 allows Windows to finally shut down when you use Update & Shut Down in the Start menu's power options.
Another noteworthy change is with the Task Manager.
Author's summary: Windows 11 KB5067036 has a bug causing Task Manager to duplicate.