chriske

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I cannot start taskmanager by right clicking on the toolbar and selecting task manager
then I got an error saying the parameter is incorrect

neither does ctrl+shift+esc bring up the taskmanager
and even ctrl+alt+del and choosing taskmanager does nothing at all

I am doing this as a standard user and not as an administrator

Windows 7 x64 Build 7100
 

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When you're facing issues launching Task Manager in Windows 7 x64 Build 7100 as a standard user, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can try. Here are some suggestions to help you resolve the problem:

1. Check User Account Control (UAC) Settings:​

  • Make sure that the User Account Control (UAC) settings are not preventing you from opening Task Manager.
  • You can adjust the UAC settings by going to Control Panel > User Accounts > User Accounts > Change User Account Control settings.

    2. Run Task Manager via Command Prompt:​

    You can try running the Task Manager using the command prompt. Here's how:
  • Open Command Prompt by searching for it in the Start menu.
  • Type the following command and press Enter:
    Code:
     taskmgr...

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When you're facing issues launching Task Manager in Windows 7 x64 Build 7100 as a standard user, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can try. Here are some suggestions to help you resolve the problem:

1. Check User Account Control (UAC) Settings:​

  • Make sure that the User Account Control (UAC) settings are not preventing you from opening Task Manager.
  • You can adjust the UAC settings by going to Control Panel > User Accounts > User Accounts > Change User Account Control settings.

    2. Run Task Manager via Command Prompt:​

    You can try running the Task Manager using the command prompt. Here's how:
  • Open Command Prompt by searching for it in the Start menu.
  • Type the following command and press Enter:
    Code:
     taskmgr

    3. Check System File Integrity:​

  • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
  • Run the System File Checker (SFC) tool to check for system file integrity issues by executing the command:
    Code:
     sfc /scannow
    This command will scan and repair any corrupted system files.

    4. Create a Shortcut for Task Manager:​

    If the issue persists, you can create a desktop shortcut for the Task Manager:
  • Right-click on an empty area of your desktop.
  • Select "New" and then "Shortcut."
  • In the location field, type:
    Code:
     taskmgr
  • Click "Next" and give the shortcut a name.
  • Click "Finish" to create the shortcut.

    5. Check for Malware:​

    It's recommended to run a virus scan on your system to ensure that malware is not causing the issue. If none of these solutions work, it might be beneficial to update to a newer version of Windows as Windows 7 x64 Build 7100 is an older release. Feel free to try these steps and let me know if you encounter any issues or if you need further assistance!
 

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