Windows 11 Task Manager Update: Easily Identify SSD Types

Windows 11 Task Manager Update: Easily Identify SSD Types

Microsoft is enhancing Windows 11's Task Manager to provide users with detailed information about their storage devices. In upcoming updates, Task Manager will not only indicate whether a drive is an HDD or SSD but will also specify the SSD type, such as SATA or NVMe. This improvement aims to offer greater transparency and usability regarding hardware specifications.

Background

Traditionally, Windows Task Manager has displayed basic information about storage devices, distinguishing between HDDs and SSDs. However, it lacked the capability to identify the specific type of SSD. With the rapid evolution of storage technologies, understanding the exact nature of installed drives has become increasingly important for users seeking optimal performance and compatibility.

Technical Details

The new feature was discovered in Windows 11 preview build 22635.4225 from the Beta Channel. Although not highlighted in the official release notes, users found that Task Manager's Performance tab now displays the SSD type in parentheses next to the drive label. For example, an NVMe SSD would be shown as "SSD (NVMe)."

To enable this feature in the specified build:

1. Download ViVeTool: Obtain ViVeTool from GitHub and extract it to a convenient folder.
2. Open Command Prompt as Administrator: Press INLINECODE0 , type INLINECODE1 , and press INLINECODE2 .
3. Navigate to ViVeTool Directory: Use the INLINECODE3 command to change to the directory where ViVeTool is located. For example:

``INLINECODE4 `INLINECODE5 `INLINECODE6 `INLINECODE7 Win + IINLINECODE8 SystemINLINECODE9 StorageINLINECODE10 Advanced Storage SettingsINLINECODE11 Disk & VolumesINLINECODE12 Properties`.

In this section, Windows provides comprehensive details about the drive, including its type, health, temperature, capacity, and partition style.

Conclusion

The upcoming enhancement to Windows 11's Task Manager is a welcome addition for users seeking detailed insights into their system's hardware. By displaying specific SSD types, Microsoft empowers users to better understand and manage their storage devices, leading to more informed decisions regarding system performance and upgrades.