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Posted by Malke on May 29, 2008, 7:38 pm
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banzai132 wrote:
> When I try to access the task manager, a dialog box will pop up and tell
> me that the task manager has been disabled by the system administrator.
> Since I own my computer, I'm guessing that sys admin is me!
> The task manager has worked in the past, just recently (within the last
> two weeks) has it started occuring.
> I have tried the msconfig/startup route to attempt to rectify the problem,
> but no dice, problem persists.
> Help, Bob Shy
The first thing to do is make sure the computer is virus/malware-free since
the #1 reason Task Manager becomes disabled is infection.
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
If the machine is really clean, then you can try:
Enable the Task Manager (Line 51) -
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Lift Restrictions - Task Manager, Regedit and CMD (Line 275) -
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Troubleshooting the Task Manager -
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_t.htm#tm
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Taskmanager_error.htm - Task Manager has been
disabled by your administrator fix
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ToolsQuit.htm - Task Manager, MSCONFIG, or REGEDIT
disappears while opening
Malke
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