- Press the Windows key, search Resource Monitor, and click to open the app.
- Open the Power User Menu using the Windows + X shortcut, select Terminal, and type resmon.exe in the console to open Resource Monitor.
- Launch the Run dialog using the Windows + R shortcut, type resmon.exe, and hit Enter.
Method 1: Open Resource Monitor via File Explorer
Like most Windows tools, Resource Monitor resides in the System32 folder under your Windows installation drive. You can access and open it using the File Explorer app.
Step 1: Press the Windows + E shortcut to open File Explorer, paste the following directory path in the navigation bar, and press Enter :
C:\Windows\System32
Step 2: In the search bar at the top right, type resmon , and double-click resmon.exe to launch the Resource Monitor app.
Method 2: Access Resource Monitor From the Task Manager
The Task Manager app in Windows 11 allows you to create new tasks and manage active processes and services. You can use it to open the Resource Monitor app with a few clicks.
Step 1: Press the Windows + X shortcut to open the Power User Menu and select Task Manager .
Step 2: In the Task Manager window, go to the Processes tab, click Run new task at the top right, type resmon.exe , and press Enter to open the Resource Monitor app.
Step 3: Alternatively, switch to the Performance tab from the left sidebar, click the three-dot menu at the top right, and choose Resource Monitor to open it.
Method 3: Create a Desktop Shortcut
If you frequently use the Resource Monitor app, creating a desktop shortcut allows you to open it quickly.
Step 1: Right-click on an empty space on your desktop and select New > Shortcut .
Step 2: Copy-paste the below path in the location bar and click Next .
C:\Windows\System32\resmon.exe
Step 3: Name the shortcut as Resource Monitor and click Finish . You can now open the Resource Monitor app by double-clicking its desktop shortcut.
