My Task Manager takes long time to load. Kindly fix the problem

Question

My Task Manager takes long time to load. Kindly fix the problem

Answer 1

Hi, I'm Bernard, a fellow Windows user. I'm happy to help!

This issue occurs when there are unnecessary services running in the background, or there are corrupted system files on the PC. In this case, kindly follow the steps below:

Method 1. Do a clean boot:

A “clean boot” starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs, so that you can determine whether a background program is interfering with your game or program.

• In the search box on the taskbar, type msconfig and select System Configuration from the results.
• On the Services tab of System Configuration, select Hide all Microsoft services, and then select Disable all.
• On the Startup tab of System Configuration, select Open Task Manager.
• Under Startup in Task Manager, for each startup item, select the item and then select Disable.
• Close Task Manager.
• On the Startup tab of System Configuration, select OK. When you restart the computer, it's in a clean boot environment.

Troubleshooting reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/929135/how-to-perform-a-clean-boot-in-windows

If none of the above solutions work, I suggest doing an in-place upgrade, which will update the device to the latest version and repair all issues without deleting any files.

 

Kindly follow the steps from this link:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/4252110/how-to-run-in-place-upgrade-in-windows-11

Answer 2

Task Manager slowness can have several causes. Based on the available information, try these focused checks and fixes:

1. Check if Task Manager is opening in Tiny Footprint mode
   • If Task Manager opens with no menu bar or tabs and looks like a small, empty window, it may be in Tiny Footprint mode.
   • Double‑click the top border of the Task Manager window to switch it back to normal mode. This can make it appear and respond more normally.
2. Make sure Task Manager is not disabled by policy If Task Manager is partially blocked or controlled by policy, it can behave abnormally. a) Check Local Group Policy
   1. Press Windows+R, type gpedit.msc, press Enter.
   2. Go to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Ctrl+Alt+Del Options.
   3. Ensure Remove Task Manager is set to Disabled or Not Configured.
   4. Close the editor.
   5. Press Windows+R, type gpupdate /force, press Enter to refresh policy.
   b) Check registry settings (advanced) Editing the registry incorrectly can cause system problems. Back up important data first.
   1. Press Windows+R, type regedit, press Enter.
   2. Verify these values exist and are set to 0 (or the value does not exist):

            [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
            "DisableTaskMgr"=dword:00000000
            
            [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Group Policy Objects\LocalUser\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
            "DisableTaskMgr"=dword:00000000
            
            [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system]
            "DisableTaskMgr"=dword:00000000
            
            [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]
            "DisableCAD"=dword:00000000
      

   3. Restart the PC and test Task Manager again.
3. Use Task Manager correctly to avoid extra load
   • Open Task Manager with Ctrl+Shift+Esc or by typing Task manager in the search bar and pressing Enter.
   • On the Processes tab, check for apps or background processes using very high CPU, memory, or disk. Ending those tasks can reduce overall system load and make Task Manager more responsive.
   • On the Startup apps tab, disable unnecessary startup programs so fewer processes are running when Task Manager starts.
4. Check for multiple Task Manager instances
   • If Task Manager has been opened many times or not closed properly, multiple instances may be running and slowing each other down.
   • In a working Task Manager window, go to Processes and look for extra Task Manager entries. Select them and choose End task.

If Task Manager is still very slow after these steps, the cause is likely overall system performance (high CPU/disk usage from other processes) rather than Task Manager itself. Use the Performance and Processes tabs to identify and reduce heavy resource usage.

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References:

• Use a screen reader to navigate Windows support tools
• Task Manager Menu Bar and Tabs Are Not Visible
• Error message: Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator