My task manager no longer shows up, why and how do I fix it?

Question

When I hit control + alt + delete nothing happens anymore and when I right click on the task bar and select task manager, again, nothing happens. It was working fine last week, what happend and any idea how I can fix it?

Answer 1

I would go for a Windows Repair. Here is information on it:

WindowsXP Repair Explained
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/options_to_use_when_a_system_will_not_start.mspx?mfr=true

WindowsXP Repair Tools
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm#How%20to%20Repair%20Windows%20XP%20by%20Installing%20Over%20top%20of%20Existing%20Setup:

http://www.download-download-this.com/4.html?OVRAW=Windows%20Installer%20corrupted&OVKEY=window%20installer&OVMTC=advanced

Fix and/or Repair Windows
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_install.htm
http://www.onsitechicago.com/support/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=23&nav=0

Answer 2

try the link below for a fix. The usual message when it won't come on is "Task Manager disabled by administrator..." A Virus/Trojan has been known to shut this service down. Again try the link.

Answer 3

Start/Run
type "msconfig"
click OK
Start tab.
make sure the task monitor option is checked then reboot.
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Answer 4

You could also try:

"Start" then "Run" and type "sfc /scannow"

For more info see:

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/system_file_checker.mspx?mfr=true