How to launch the Task Manager instantly in Windows XP or Vista?

(TIPS) Just in case you didn’t already know. You can launch the Task Manager instantly if you press Ctrl + Shift + ESC simultaneously. This is much easier than accessing it from Ctrl + Alt + Delete or the taskbar. It works for both Windows XP or Windows Vista.

This would save you a lot of time if you need to access Task Manager very often. If you don’t, it doesn’t hurt to know so you can show it to your co-workers to impress them.