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Here's how to Fix Task Manager not updating in Windows.

There are a few reasons why Task Manager might not be updating in Windows. Here are a few things you can check:

1. **Make sure Task Manager is set to update in real time.** To do this, open Task Manager and click on the "View" menu. Then, select "Update Speed" and make sure "Real time" is selected.
2. **Check for updates to Windows.** Windows updates often include fixes for problems with Task Manager. To check for updates, open Windows Update by going to Start - Settings - Update & Security - Windows Update. Then, click on the "Check for updates" button.
3. **Restart your computer.** Sometimes, a simple restart can fix problems with Task Manager. To restart your computer, press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Then, type "shutdown /r" and press Enter.
4. **Run the System File Checker tool.** The System File Checker tool can scan your computer for corrupt or missing system files. To run the System File Checker tool, open Command Prompt as an administrator. Then, type "sfc /scannow" and press Enter.
5. **Restore your computer to a previous point in time.** If you have created a restore point, you can restore your computer to a previous point in time when Task Manager was working properly. To do this, open Control Panel and go to "System and Security" - "System" - "Advanced system settings". Then, click on the "System Protection" tab and click on the "Restore system settings" button.

If you have tried all of these steps and Task Manager is still not updating, you can contact Microsoft support for help.

Here are some additional tips for troubleshooting problems with Task Manager:

* **Make sure you are using the latest version of Task Manager.** You can check for updates by going to the Microsoft website and downloading the latest version of Task Manager.
* **Try running Task Manager in Safe Mode.** Safe Mode is a diagnostic mode that starts Windows with a limited set of drivers and services. This can help you to identify and troubleshoot problems with Task Manager. To start Windows in Safe Mode, press the F8 key as your computer is starting up. Then, select "Safe Mode" from the list of options.
* **Try creating a new user account.** If you are able to open Task Manager from a new user account, it is likely that the problem is with your current user account. To create a new user account, open Control Panel and go to "User Accounts". Then, click on the "Create a new account" button.

I hope this helps!