How To Insert Ctrl + Alt + Delete In Windows 8 On A Tablet

Posted January 17, 2012 – 10:04 pm in: Windows 8 Guides

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In Windows XP we used to use the Ctrl + Alt + Del keyboard shortcut to open Task Manager. Pressing the same hotkey in Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 operating systems opens a screen which shows Lock this computer, Switch User, Log off, Task Manager, and Change a password options.

By now, many of you might already have installed the newest version of Windows, Windows 8, on your tablets. As you may know, inserting a hotkey or keyboard shortcut is a tedious task on touch devices. Even though the touch keyboard in Windows 8 is pretty good and helps you insert basic keyboard shortcuts without a problem, it’s still a difficult task for most users.

Keyboard addicts who have installed Windows 8 on tablets would be delighted to know that Ctrl + Alt + Del hotkey can easily be implemented without touching the touch-screen. To insert Ctrl + Alt + Del, simply press the physical Windows logo button on your tablet and then press the power button to see Ctrl + Alt + Del screen. This trick works in Windows 8 Developer Preview as well.

And if you are looking for a way to quickly launch Task Manger, simply pin Task Manager shortcut to Start screen and taskbar.

Follow our add or remove Ctrl + Alt + Del screen options guide to customize the CAD screen with a click. You might also like to know about the secret hotkey present in Windows 8 to boot into safe mode.