My task manager has been disabled and I want it back on. I use Windows XP. How do I fix this?

This is usually caused by a corrupted registry setting.

This link has step by step instructions for fixing it.

http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Taskmanager_error.htm

Find taskmgr.exe in the Processes list. Or search in your System for the exe. Right mouse click on the exe and see what the settings are. It SHOULD give you access to change the settings, if not, someone has changed the Priority or the Access details

If this restrictions are placed in your system without you doing anything, or without your knowledge, then it's highly likely that a Virus has blocked the usage of Task Manager on your system. I strongly suggest that you perform a thorough checkup of your system.

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