Microsoft has recently recognized a new known issue affecting the latest iteration of Windows 11, specifically version 24H2, along with its optional update that is not security-related. Fortunately, this problem is less severe than some previously identified concerns.
As detailed in a newly released notification on the Windows Health Dashboard, users may find that the Task Manager in Windows 11 version 24H2 misrepresents the number of active applications and background processes in the “Processes”tab after installing KB5044384. It inaccurately displays zero for both running apps and background processes. Microsoft specifies that the error manifests when the task list is organized by type, although we have observed it occurring even when using the standard sorting method.
Following the October 2024 optional preview update (KB5044384), users will notice that Task Manager lists the count of Apps, Background Processes, and Windows Processes as zero, even when there are applications actively running. This display error is particularly evident on the Processes page when the “Group by Type”filter is selected.
Typically, Task Manager presents the process counts alongside each category name (such as Apps or Background Processes), allowing users a quick overview of active processes. However, due to this glitch, Task Manager shows (0) for each category, disregarding the actual running processes.
Currently, there are no viable solutions for this issue. Thankfully, this bug does not hinder users from viewing or managing active applications and processes—you can still access detailed information, end applications, and start new processes as usual. Microsoft has confirmed that they are working on a resolution, which is anticipated to be included in upcoming cumulative updates.
If you are using Windows 11 version 24H2 with the latest updates, you’ll need to navigate this minor inconvenience for the time being. Microsoft assures that this issue is exclusive to Windows 11 version 24H2 and does not impact earlier versions of Windows.
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