Why is my Task Manager disabled, and how do I fix it?

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Interesting. I am not having problems, but gave gpedit a try anyway. On my copy of XP Pro, the only sub folder under Administrative Templates is Windows Components. I don't have any of the others.

If you are still having a problem with the disabled task manager after you have edited the registry to remove it, then more than likely there is an auto loader that is reloading the disable task manager. It can be removed in safe mode once you have found the autoloader, most likely it is in a temp file. Its just a suggestion.

To fix this error, download the FREE tiny utility - Task Manager Fix from http://www.taskmanagerfix.com

Thanks a lot Leo..It has definitely solved my problem.Could you also please recommend which antivirus is best for my computer.I'm using win XP SP2

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Here's my article on anti-virus programs:
http://ask-leo.com/viruses_how_do_i_keep_myself_safe_from_viruses.html

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The setting of "Remove Task Manager" was already "Not Configured" in my settings.

The registry settings in FixMu.zip available at http://forums.techguy.org/malware-removal-hijackthis-logs/593211-pc-running-slow-task-manager.html finally made the task manager enabled for me.

Thanks
Reggie

hey guys and gals it simply fantastic. i was in my o ffice when i got this problemand after using leo's tips it wrking f9 and task manager and run option both are back

Thanks & Regards
Kushal

HI Leo,
Iam running an antivirus now but it seams everything right.
My task bar menu doesnt appear. I have administrator account in my home computer. I was setting a guest account and after that, my task manager doesnt appear.

The guest account works properly, but in My account not.
The quick lunch folder is on the right place,
The taskMgr is available us I controled with all your related articles,
and when I shut it down it seams to appear but in the next login is not there,
I have a microsoft keyboard and the volume and Start keys doesnwork as well since that situation, but if I try to access the task manager from the control panel it is the same: "no answer"

If you have some time will be great to have your advices,,, already thankful

hugo
(Win xp pro 2002 tiny edition SPack 2)

HiLeo,

Im again. I found part of the problem. My printer have a monitor software that produce the troubles. If it is working Im not able to see the task manager. If I end the task (printer softw)with the WinTask Manager the task bar appears again immediately.
I reinstalled the printer software but it doesnt help. So I believe it is again with the changes I had made with the account.

If any advice for me, great
thank you again,,, your site is very good

cool regedit working beter them gpedit.msc thanks lot.

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