This is an annoying thing.
To access this program, open theRunwindow by pressingWin + Rkeys and typetaskmgr.
Task Manager will always be one of the most necessary utilities no matter which OS you are using.
However, sometimes this program may have issues itself, for example, it is inaccessible.
Here, you could perform Task Manager troubleshooting by following the given solutions.
Is Task Manager blank and not showing processes in Windows 11/10?
you’re able to easily solve this annoying issue via some solutions in this post.
If this doesnt work and Task Manager still doesnt respond, lets move onto the solutions.
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Yesterday I found Windows 10 Task Manager not working.
Now, it is possible that there is an available update.
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Now, you might install a Windows update.
However, if no available update is checked, try the next method.
This is provided as a solution by some users in the Microsoft forum.
(Take Win10 as an example.)
To do this, pressCtrl + Alt + Deleteand selectSign out.
Whats the difference between a local account and Microsoft account?
Here is the information on Windows 10 local account vs Microsoft account.
The following are the steps (take Win10 for example):
1.
ClickSettingsin theStartmenu and chooseAccounts.
Go toFamily & other peopleto selectAdd someone else to this PC.
ChooseI dont have this persons sign-in information.
Select theAdd a user without Microsoftoption.
Then, Windows will prompt you to input user name, password and password hint.
Go toYour infoand then chooseSign in with a Microsoft account instead.
Finally, enter an email and the password to sign in.
After that, check whether Task Manager can work properly on this account.
Step 1: Inputcmdin the search box and run Command Prompt as an administrator.
Step 2: In the pop-up Command Prompt window, typesfc /scannowand pressEnter.
Actually, DISM tool is built in Windows 10/8 but it is not available in Windows 7.
Microsoft offers a downloadableSystem Update ReadinessTool instead in Windows 7 and earlier system.
If Task Manager doesnt work properly in Windows 10/8 after running SFC, try DISM to fix it.
Step 1: you’re gonna wanna run Command Prompt as administrator.
This process could take 10-15 minutes.
If some errors are reported, typeDism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealthand tapEnterto see if the errors are repairable.
If yes, use the command lineDISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealthto fix the corruption.
Step 1: TapWindows + Rkeys to launch theRundialog box.
Step 6: Name the new DWORD asDisableTaskMgr.
Step 7: Right-punch it and set the value to0.
Step 8: Finally, save all changes and exit the editor.
To troubleshoot Task Manager not responding, yo checkNot ConfiguredorDisabled.
And clickApplyandOKto execute the change.
Step 1: TypeWindows Powershellin theStartmenu search bar, and run it as administrator.
The whole process may take about 2 to 10 minutes.
Finally, you’ve got the option to venture to run Task Manager to perform other related operations.
My Windows 10 Task Manager has stopped responding.
After trying the above methods, now it can run properly.
If Task Manager wont open next time, it is easy to fix this unresponsive program.
And the steps are mentioned in method 2, just follow them to do this work.
Now, it is time for you to try the above solutions if your Task Manager doesnt open.
