Problem with task manager?
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If I understand you question correctly, when you try to access task manager by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del, it's taking you directly to the Processes tab within task manager and bypassing the dialog box with the usual Lock Computer, Log Off, Shut Down, Change Password, Task Manager and Cancel buttons. I'd try restarting your computer.  If the problem persists and you're using Windows XP, try doing a System Restore (start > help and support > system restore) to a date when the problem was not occuring.  If this doesn't work, and if you have your XP install disk, I'd try a system file check.\n\nClick start > run > type in "sfc / scannow" > OK (no quotes and note the space between sfc and /scannow.)  The scan will check for damaged or missing files. If any are found you'll be prompted to insert the install disk. It could take an hour or more so be patient. Hope this helps.\n\nplrr
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You may need to clean it up; try:\nDeleting temp and history.\nRunning clean disk\nRunning Defrag\nClearing your recent files\nEditting the programs that run at start up.
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Right click on the icon on the task bar or open the program up from the programs menu and disable it.  Hope this helps!
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Open up your task manager and check out how much CPU and memory that process is using up. If it is using up a lot of CPU then that means that its still doing something. If its not using any CPU or memory, its probably dead, so you can kill it.\n\nI often get this when I am running some heavy formulae in my excel spreadsheet. Excel seems to stop responding, but only because it is still calculating. Once it is done, it comes back to life again.
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Right click on the taskbar and make sure that "Lock the Taskbar" is NOT checked.  Then you should be able to click and drag it.  You may want to "LocK'" it again once you've moved it back.
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Do you know what is causing it to hang?  In other words, have you gone into task manager and seen the actual processes that are holding your machine hostage?  Also, this could be because you don't have adequate hardware to handle the software that you're running. There is a utility available which may help you.  It is called Process Explorer and is made by SysInternals.  Running this will show you what is causing your machine to hang.  It is freeware which means you can download it online free of charge.\n\nI hope that this helps.
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You've got too many programs running in the background.  Try getting rid of some of the stuff you don't use in your systray or startup menu.
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Windows probs finks u need it or has just not updated in task manager. try restart. if not leave it. windows does normally do the best thing for speed
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Do you have Microsoft Works?? If so go to the task launcher they have templates and projects you can use there.
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could be you have too many processes running in your backgound. Check taskmanager
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may be u have some faulty program @ startup or too many programs in startup
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Not all running programs should appear on your task bar.  A lot of programs are designed to run in the background without you noticing.
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press Ctlr+Alt+Del, this will bring up the task manager....Click the applications tab and then New Task. Type in Explorer and hit enter. this will restart the explorer which usually brings up the taskbar on the bottom of the screen. Also make sure the IDE cables are properly plugged into the CD-ROM and the Motherboard. Check CD-ROM Jumper settings too...
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"This error is caused by restrictions placed in Registry. DisableTaskMgr value is set to 1. To enable Task Manager, try any of these methods:\nResolution\nMethod 1\nClick Start, Run and type this command exactly as given below: (better - Copy and paste)\nMethod 2\nDownload and run this REG fix and double-click it.\nMethod 3\nOpen Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) and navigate to: \nHKCU &#92; Software &#92; Microsoft &#92; Windows &#92; CurrentVersion &#92; Policies&#92; System\nIn the right-pane, double-click DisableTaskMgr and set it's data to 0 \nMethod 4: Using Group Policy Editor - for Windows XP Professional\nClick Start, Run, type gpedit.msc and click OK. \nNavigate to this path \nUser Configuration\n=> Administrative Templates\n==> System\n===> Ctrl+Alt+Delete Options\n====> Remove Task Manager\nDouble-click the Remove Task Manager option. \nSet the policy to Not Configured. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n           Type gpedit.msc in the run line. Go down to user configuration/administrative templates/system/ctrl-alt-del option \n\nIn there you will see an option to disable the task manager. Set it to "not configured" and apply it.
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Start the Task Manager, and check what is the process eating up all your resources.\n1. Click on the Task Bar\n2. Select and click Task Manager.\n3. Click on the processes tab.\n4. Click on CPU to change order and put on top the heaviest process.\nNow you know if it is your Antivirus, or what?\n\nMore info:\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/taskman_whats_there_w.mspx?mfr=true
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for xp\n\npress-ctrl-alt-del\n\nchoose 'task manager' if need be.\n\nonce task manager is open, \n\nclick on the 'processes' tab. locate one listed as:\nexplorer.exe\nright-click it, choose 'end process'. If listed more than once, then 'end' each one of them.\n\n\nyour entire desktop will disapear now.\n\n\nnow, click 'file', 'new task (run)', then type 'explorer.exe' no quotes \n\nand it should come back as new. \n\nIf problem remains, then a group policy may be in force.\n\nHOPE THIS HELPS !\n\n-------------------------\nadditional info:\n\nIf your desktop is closing after only a few seconds, and there is NO error displayed, then it was killed on purpose...\nand I'm sorry to say you've been infected with a virus of some kind.  Take it to a professional for cleaning.\n\n:(
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start menu , control panel, add remove programs..... be care full delete the right one if you delete the wrong one you can cause major problems good luck