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Task Manager in Windows Vista and Windows 7 runs in non-elevated mode by default, showing only those processes running under the current user context. To be able to terminate or manage a process running under other user accounts, or to log off other users, you need to elevate Task Manager by clicking the Show processes from all users button in the Processes tab. Alternately, you can create a desktop shortcut to Taskmgr.exe, right-click on the shortcut and click Run as administrator. But, this workaround won’t help if you mostly use the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keystroke to launch the Task Manager. I’ve just found a way to start Task Manager in elevated mode by default when using the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keystroke or when running Taskmgr.exe directly, and sharing the knowledge in this post. The trick is to set the Debugger registry value for Taskmgr.exe, pointing to a VBScript which starts Task Manager elevated. The method which I found works perfectly fine, no matter which way you use to launch Task Manager. Here are the instructions to make Task Manager always start in elevated mode:
More InformationThe registry fix above sets HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\Taskmgr.exe Starting Task Manager will now invoke the script file The excellent Process Explorer utility uses the same technique to replace Task Manager. One small request: If you liked this post, please share this?One "tiny" share from you would seriously help a lot with the growth of this blog. Some great suggestions:
Ramesh Srinivasan is passionate about Microsoft technologies and he has been a consecutive ten-time recipient of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award in the Windows Shell/Desktop Experience category, from 2003 to 2012. He loves to troubleshoot and write about Windows. Ramesh founded Winhelponline.com in 2005. How do I run Task Manager as administrator from Command Prompt?The final method to launch command prompt as Administrator on Windows, is by using Task Manager:. Press CTRL + SHIFT + ESCAPE to open Task Manager.. Click the File menu and select Run new task.. Type cmd and check the "Create this task with administrative privileges" checkbox. Finally press Enter or click OK.. How do I open Task Manager in Windows Server 2012?To access the Task Manager, right click on the task bar and select Task Manager from the menu. Processes tab functions: You can display the memory usage in percentage or in quantity (Mb). You can sort the usage by ascending or descending order by clicking on the relevant column title.
What do I do if Task Manager is disabled by administrator?Resolution. Go to Start > Run, type Gpedit. ... . Navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Ctrl+Alt+Del Options.. In the right side of the screen, verify that Remove Task Manager option set to Disable or Not Configured.. Close Gpedit. ... . Go to Start > Run, type gpupdate /force , and then press Enter.. How do I schedule a task to run as administrator?Right-click the task and select Properties. In the Properties window, in the Run As field, enter the Administrator user name. The user name must be in one of the following formats: domainName\Administrator or hostName\Administrator.
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