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Task Manager appears for a second and disappears immediately

Anonymous
2012-04-27T17:30:55+00:00

No matter how I open the task manager, it appears for a second and then immediately disappears.

Here is how I tried opening the task manager

right click on task bar

ctrl+alt+del

start->run->taskmgr.exe   (Tried this at the start menu also)

ctrl+shift+esc

I haven't changed any setting on the PC and recently noticed that it does not remain open even for a second.

Thanks for your help!

Shayan

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-06-13T16:28:35+00:00

    Hi,

    1.       Did you try the steps that mentioned from my previous post?

    2.       What were the results?

    If you need to run an Anti-virus program, I would suggest you to run the Microsoft Online Safety Scanner and check for any infections.

    **http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx**

    Note: There is a chance of data loss if any files are infected and which may be deleted in the cleanup process.

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-04-27T23:01:18+00:00

    Is it by chance minimized to the system notification area? I've seen that behavior if Minimize On Use and Hide When Minimized are checked under Options.

    SC Tom

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-06-12T15:44:01+00:00

    Thank you for replying. I have to run anti-virus and then may be reimage the computer.

    thanks.

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-05-11T15:12:41+00:00

    Hi,

    Have you made any recent software changes on the computer?

    Method 1:

    Step 1:

    I would suggest you to start your computer in safe mode and check if the issue persists.

    Start your computer in safe mode

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

    Step 2:

    If the issue still persists then I would suggest you to perform a clean boot.

    Clean boot:

    This could be happening if any of the background programs is conflicting with the smooth running of your computer. To help troubleshoot error messages and other issues, you can start Windows 7 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This kind of startup is known as a "clean boot." A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

    How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

    Note: After you have finished troubleshooting, follow step 7 in the article to boot the computer to normal startup.

    Method 2:

    You may also perform a system file checker scan.

    Check the below mentioned link for further guidance on System File Checker scan –

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-05-03T21:25:58+00:00

    It is not minimized to the notification area. The icon shows the same behavior as the main task manager window; appears for a sec and then disappears.

    Is there any other way that I access the task manager to change its settings? Or can I reset it or re-install it? Thanks!

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