Windows 11 Task Manager bug makes the app’s “close” button do the exact opposite

A recent update to Windows 11 has led to a perplexing issue with the Task Manager, causing the application’s close button to behave in an unexpected manner. Instead of shutting down, users have reported that clicking the close button leaves the Task Manager running in the background. This glitch presents a unique challenge, particularly when the very tool meant to manage system resources is itself misbehaving. Each time users attempt to open the Task Manager, a new process emerges alongside the existing one, leading to a potentially infinite loop of instances if not addressed. While each instance consumes roughly 20MB of RAM and utilizes between 0 to 2 percent of CPU, the cumulative effect can be significant. For those who frequently rely on the Task Manager or haven't rebooted their systems in a while, opening multiple copies can lead to performance degradation and reduced battery life. The situation highlights the irony of a tool designed to optimize system performance inadvertently causing strain on the system itself.