Ways to start System Monitor in Ubuntu

Launch of System Monitor in Ubuntu

Each method discussed below does not require any additional knowledge or skills on the part of the , as the entire procedure is quite simple.

Only sometimes there are difficulties in setting the parameters, but this is very easy to fix, which you will also learn about later. First, I would like to tell you that the easiest way to start the "System Monitor" to through the main menu. Open this window and search for the required tool. Use the search if there are too many icons and it is difficult to find the one you need.

After clicking the icon, the task manager will open in the graphical shell and you can proceed to further actions.

Also, it should be noted that you can add a "System monitor" to the taskbar. Find the application in the menu, right-click on it and select "Add to Favorites" . After that, the icon will appear in the corresponding .

Now let's move on to the opening options that require more action.

Method 1: Terminal

Every Ubuntu will surely face work on the "Terminal" , because through this console, updates, add-ons and various software are almost always installed. In addition, the "Terminal" is designed to launch certain tools and control the operating system. The launch of «System Monitor" at through the console is done with a command:

1. 1. Open the menu and open la enforcement Bus Terminal . You can use the access key Speed Ctrl + Alt + T if the graphical shell is not responding.
   2. Add a command snap install gnome-system-monitorif the task manager is missing from your assembly for some reason. Then press Enter to activate the command.
   3. A system window will open requesting authentication. Enter your in the field provided and then click "Confirm" .
   4. After installing the "System monitor", open it with a command gnome-system-monitor, you don't need root rights for this.
   5. A new window will open at the top of the terminal.
   6. Here you can right click on any process and take any action with it, for example kill or suspend the job.

This method is not always convenient, as it first requires starting the console and entering a specific command. Therefore, if it does not suit you, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the next option.

Method 2: keyboard shortcut

By default, the hotkey for open the software we need is not configured, so you will need to add it yourself. This process is carried out through the system configuration.

1. Click on the shutdown button and go to the system settings section by clicking on the icon in the form of tools.
2. In the left pane, select the Devices category .
3. Navigate to el menu keyboard .
4. Scroll down to the bottom of the combination list where the button is located + .
5. Add an arbitrary name for the key access quick, enter the field "Command"gnome-system-monitor and then click on "Set keyboard shortcut" .
6. Press and hold the keyboard keys and then release them for the operating system to read.
7. Review the result and save it by clicking "Add" .
8. Your command will now be displayed in the Additional keyboard shortcuts section .

It is important to ensure that the desired key combination is not being used to start other processes before adding a new parameter.

As you can see, start "System Monitor" it does not cause any difficulty. We can recommend the use of the first method in case of graphical shell freezing, and the second, to quickly access the required menu.