Task Manager Not Available


  1. sparker781
    Posts : 85
    Windows 10
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    Task Manager Not Available


    So I recently installed Windows 10 Pro and upgraded to 1803 (I Think The Latest Release). Now for some reason I do not have the option to run Task Manager from right clicking and the option for Task Manager is there however is not clickable. Same for when I do CTRL+ALT+DEL though in that instance the option doesn't show up. I did check group policy editor since this is my personal laptop and it's edited to be off. I am a system admin on my machine so not sure what else to look for

    Any help is appreciated.
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  3. dalchina
    Posts : 42,963
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
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    Hi, you have Pro, so it's possible somehow that a policy has been set to disable it - a registry change.

    This may give a clue - one possibility: unless this is what you've already checked.
    Note- the logic of the setting may read a little confusingly
    Disable or enable the Task Manager using the Group Policy Editor or Windows registry editor
    How to Disable Task Manager in Windows 8 and Windows 10
    Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator


    Other approaches:
    [FIX] Cant Open Task Manager In Windows 10/8/7
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  4. sparker781
    Posts : 85
    Windows 10
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    Totally bizarre. These were old systems from my company they were giving away. HP Probook G3's. I upgraded the RAM and Hard Drive. This fix worked by the way
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  6. dalchina
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    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
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    Glad it worked out.

    You might wish to consider a clean install at some point.. also make sure you have a valid license.

    Meanwhile make sure you use disk imaging routinely as a matter of course. E.g. Macrium reflect (free).
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