task manager

Kati

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Dec 23, 2007, 11:56:00 PM12/23/07

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I am trying to use my task manager and it says "task manager has been
disabled by the administrator." I am the only one on my computer and also
titled the administrator. How do i get access to task manager again?

brink

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Dec 24, 2007, 12:48:32 AM12/24/07

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Hi Kati,

This tutorial will show you how you can enable the Task Manager again.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/103275-task-manager-enable-disable.html

Shawn

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Dec 24, 2007, 1:16:15 AM12/24/07

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This restriction is usually enabled by Viruses and other Malware. Check the system for virus / Malware.

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php

Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/taskmanager_error.htm

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Mar 15, 2008, 1:48:01 PM3/15/08

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when i copy and paste after going to start/run a message comes up that says
'value disable taskmgr exit, overwrite y/n? how should i respond?

ce ce

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Mar 15, 2008, 4:14:00 PM3/15/08

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my task manager is disabled by administrator. i saw where you posted on the
last question about this to cut and paste that command on the start/run line.
it came back wanting a reply from 'value disable taskmgr exist,overwrite y/n?
how should i respond to this message. my computer is running fine now, but i
do not have a task manager.

Brink

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Mar 15, 2008, 4:50:15 PM3/15/08

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ce ce;647981 Wrote:
> my task manager is disabled by administrator. i saw where you posted on
> the
> last question about this to cut and paste that command on the start/run
> line.
> it came back wanting a reply from 'value disable taskmgr
> exist,overwrite y/n?
> how should i respond to this message. my computer is running fine now,
> but i
> do not have a task manager.
>
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
> > > >
> > > This restriction is usually enabled by Viruses and other Malware.
> > Check the system for virus / Malware.
> > >
> > > The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:

> > > 'The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol'
> > (http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php)

> > >
> > > Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator:

> > > 'Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator'
> > (http://windowsxp.mvps.org/taskmanager_error.htm)

> > >
> > > --
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]

> > > Windows® Troubleshooting 'Windows XP and Windows Vista -
> > Troubleshooting, Tips & Fixes' (http://www.winhelponline.com)
> > >
> > >
> > > "Kati" <Kati@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:0CFF74DD-2803-45F8-82AC-A99EC46EB314@xxxxxx

> > > I am trying to use my task manager and it says "task manager has been
> > > disabled by the administrator." I am the only one on my computer and
> > also
> > > titled the administrator. How do i get access to task manager again?
> > > > >

Hi Ce Ce,

You would answer Yes to it to apply the command.

You can also see how to enable the Task Manager here to if that does
not work out for you.

'Task Manager - Enable or Disable'
(http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/103275-task-manager-enable-disable.html)

Shawn

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ce ce

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Mar 15, 2008, 5:33:02 PM3/15/08

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"ce ce" wrote:

> REG add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v DisableTaskMgr /t REG_DWORD when i keyed this in it asked me this question: please let me know how to answer it. "value disable taskmgr exist ,overwrite yes or no? i think i have gotten rid of all the viruses, but i dont have a task manager.

Ramesh, MS-MVP

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Mar 16, 2008, 3:21:28 AM3/16/08

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Type "y" in order to proceed. If that does not work, check methods 2, 3 and 4 in that page.

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Mar 16, 2008, 8:31:00 AM3/16/08

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Thank you so much. It worked. my desk top got hijacked by spyware last week.
i installed windows defender and updated my noron virus protection.
everything worked great exept my task manager. i did alot of research but
nothing worked.
thanks again.

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Apr 2, 2008, 12:53:00 AM4/2/08

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ModifyOk, for those of you that have tried this regedit command, "REG add

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v

DisableTaskMgr /t REG_DWORD", if it does not work, go here in the regedit....
HKEY_Current_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
(This is in Wondows Vista OS) Locate the Disable TaskMgr REG_WORD and change
the value to 0 (Zero) if it is set to 1. To change the value, RIGHT click on
the Disable TaskMgr then click Modify... I had a problem where I couldn't
select Task Manager, I didn't get any messages, it just wasn't highlighted,
or available from the Ctrl-Alt-Delete screen. I found the REG_WORD and
noticed it's value was changed to 1 so I changed it to 0 and guess what, I
have task manager back.

BearFeather

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Apr 8, 2008, 4:07:19 AM4/8/08

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This tutorial will show you how you can enable the Task Manager again.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/103275-task-manager-enable-disable.html
Shawn -- brink *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask
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I want to say I followed your instructions and this was very easy to
understand.
I thank you so much for this helpful nformation and would recommend this to
anyone that has this same problem with Task Manager. Thanks "brink"!

Brink

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Apr 8, 2008, 12:25:44 PM4/8/08

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Your welcome BearFeather. I'm glad to hear your problem is fixed now.

Shawn

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sbarthmd

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Nov 27, 2009, 3:09:26 AM11/27/09

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First get rid of the maleware. Sounds like same problem I had with a
rouge downloader called alpha antivirus. Then set up a new
administrator account and afterwards delete the old one. Task manager
should then come right up with cntrl+alt+delete.

Steve

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