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Task Manager will not start - what to do?

  • Nov 19, 2025
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The task Manager does not run the cause is often a Change in the Registry. We will show you how you can solve the Problem.

Task Manager will not start - what you can do

The task Manager you can right-click on the task bar or the key combination "Ctrl" + "shift" + "Esc" at the start, is likely to be a pest to blame. The reason for the Problem is a Change in the registry database is.
  1. Simultaneously press the keys "Windows" and "R", so the command "Run" will open.
  2. Type in the box "regedit" and click the "OK" Button. Confirm the subsequent security query with "Yes" starts the registry Editor".
  3. Now please go to the following path by opening the folders one by one via the Navigation on the left side: "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System".
  4. You can see now on the left side of the file named "DisableTaskMgr". Double-click on the file, change the value from "1" to "0" and confirm with "OK".
  5. You can close the window and confirm the prompt with "Yes". After a reboot, the Task Manager is available again.
Task Manager to reactivate

PC to virus check

The most common cause of the missing task Manager is a Virus. This performs the change to the System, so that you will not be able to stop the malicious process via the task Manager.
  • Download the free program Malwarebytes Anti-Malware us down and start it up. This is a very reliable virus Scanner.
  • Then, perform a Review of your system and remove all the finds.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Should further problems occur with your PC, you should use a system restore to perform.

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