Always back up your files before doing this registry hack. Modifying your registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system.
Go to Start > Run, type gpupdate /force, and then press Enter.
In the right side of the screen, verify that Remove Task Manager option set to Disable or Not Configured. Navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Ctrl+Alt+Del Options. Go to Start > Run, type Gpedit.msc, and then press Enter. Verify that the Local Group Policy or Domain Group Policy doesn't block you from using Task Manager. Some registry settings block you from using Task Manager. You use an account that was blocked via the Local Group Policy or Domain Group Policy. Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator. When you try to open Windows Task Manger, the following error may appear: This article resolves an error 'Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator' that occurs when you try to use Task Manager.Īpplies to: Windows 10 - all editions, Windows Server 2012 R2 Original KB number: 555480 Symptoms
