Unable to access Task Manager on my computer

Unable to access Task Manager on my computer

Hi Chrisrivera,

Now, if you are using Windows XP and cannot access task manager, we have a fix for this and an instructions to follow. Usually, doing CTRL + ALT + DEL will let you access this page. However an error message pop-up, see the screen shots on this page.

This is because of some restriction set-up on this computer. It is located in Windows System Registry. Here's the link where you can download Task Manager fix. Follow the steps and it will let you access the Task Manager.

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Unable to access Task Manager on my computer

The Error Reason,

This error is caused if the DisableTaskMgr restriction is enabled. if this restriction was enabled in your system without your activity or without your knowledge, then it's highly likely that a Virus has blocked the usage of Task Manager in your system by enabling the DisableTaskMgr policy via the registry.

I strongly suggest that you perform a thorough checkup of your system immediately.

Methods listed below in solution section help you unblock the Task Manager, but that does not remove the Virus (if any) from your system.

Solution:

Method-1

Click Start>Run and type this command exactly as given below: (Better – Copy and paste)

" REG add HKCUSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesSystem /v DisableTaskMgr /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f "

Method-2

Click Start>Run and type Regedit.exe and Navigate to the following path:

"HKEY_CURRENT_USER Software Microsoft Windows CurrentVersion Policies System"
Now In the right-pane, delete the value named DisableTaskMgr
Close Regedit.exe

Method-3

Using Group Policy Editor as mentioned below.
Click Start>Run>Type gpedit.msc and click OK.

Navigate to this branch:
"User Configuration > Administrative Templates >System > Ctrl+Alt+Delete Options > Remove Task Manager"
Double-click the Remove Task Manager option.
Set the policy to Not Configured.

Hoping the problem would be solved.

Unable to access Task Manager on my computer

Hi Chris,

Task manager is designed to check computer performance and where processes, networking services and users. Unable to access Task Manager is one of the common issues encountered when trying to access this page.

Doing CTRL + ALT + DEL is the common function short cut keys to press when trying to access this page but because this function is disabled by the administrator, error messages will pop-up.

See screen shots below.

Here are some tips to fix this issue;

Download Task Manager Fix v1.0

This is caused by restriction in the Windows System Registry, virus and or Trojan infections. It disabled the function which also disabled the Task Manager by the administrator.

Unable to access Task Manager on my computer

There a number of techniques to get rid of this issue. For more techniques go to this techyv page.

Windows XP Error: Task Manager was Disabled by Administrator