Problem with Task Manager

[edrik]

I can't access the "Show Process from all users" button in task manager. When I press it nothing happens.
I'm not sure when this occurred but I used to be able to access it before.

Edit: That's weird... It seems that I also cannot access other Windows functions that have a UAC shield. But I used to be able to access it before. :shock:

 

[Brink]

Hello Edrik,

For now, you might see if using this elevated Task Manager shortcut will work for you.

Silly question I know, but are you logged into an administrator account?

A repair install should be able to fix it for you though without losing anything.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[edrik]

Hello Shawn,

Thank you for the tip, but the check box for "run as administrator" at advanced properties is unavailable.

Yes I am logged in as an administrator.

I would try a repair install and see if it works. I'll keep you updated

-EdRiK.




Edit: uh-oh :shock: I seem to have deleted my installer from my downloads folder.
Does this mean I have to download build 7260 x86 again ?

 

[LFB]

why don't you use Process Explorer from Microsoft?

It's way better than the native task manager

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

 

[edrik]

wy don't you use Process Explorer from Microsoft?

It's way better than the native task manager

Process Explorer

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Edit:

Would upgrading my build fix this issue ? If so I'll just wait for the next build to come out.

 

[LFB]

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try again...

 

[ADS]

you should change your UAC a few times like turn it off and restart then set it at max and then restart, then leave it as default and restart, that may fix your problem good luck

 

[edrik]

you should change your UAC a few times like turn it off and restart then set it at max and then restart, then leave it as default and restart, that may fix your problem good luck

I couldn't change my UAC settings, I also couldn't install new apps that requrie admin priveleges. :shock:

 

[Brink]

Edrik,

I would recommend trying the repair install. It should fix it without losing anything.

 

[edrik]

Shawn,

I would like to do a repair install but I have accidentally deleted my copy of the windows 7 installer. Would upgrading my build do the same as a repair install and fix this issue ?

 

[Johanster]

Shawn,

I would like to do a repair install but I have accidentally deleted my copy of the windows 7 installer. Would upgrading my build do the same as a repair install and fix this issue ?

Theoretically, yes and no. An upgrade would add the files needed, and change the current files to be that of the build that is being upgraded to.

It might change the task manager file(s) but it could be a long shot. Doesn't hurt to try though.

 

[edrik]

Hello Johanster,

If that is the case.. Could I do the repair install after the upgrade, because as I've said in my previous post I accidentally deleted my copy of the Windows 7 installer. But I'm not sure if this would work.. Any ideas ?

 

[Brink]

Edrik,

Doing a upgrade install with a newer build number should work as well since a repair install is just doing a upgrade install with the same build number as the currently installed build instead.

 

[edrik]

Shawn,

Thank you. I hope everything goes well, I'm downloading an upgrade as we speak I'll keep you updated if I encounter any problems.

 

[ADS]

I couldn't change my UAC settings, I also couldn't install new apps that requrie admin priveleges. :shock:

even on Safe mode? Safe Mode disable UAC automaticly and i don't think boot as Safe Mode Need Uac Prompt

 

[edrik]

I finally did an upgrade

Everything went well and everything seems to be okay now. Thanks for your help guys.

 

[Johanster]

I finally did an upgrade

Everything went well and everything seems to be okay now. Thanks for your help guys.

Good to hear your back up and running.

 

[Brink]

I finally did an upgrade

Everything went well and everything seems to be okay now. Thanks for your help guys.

Edrik, I'm happy to hear that you got it sorted.