How to Fix the XP Task Manager
- 1). Click on the "Start" button on your desktop. Choose the "Run" option.
- 2). Type "taskmgr.exe" (without quotes) into the "Open" box. Press "Enter." Ensure that the menu bar and tabs are still not showing up correctly on your Task Manager.
- 3). Hold the "Control," "Alt," and "Shift" keys down at the same time. Press the "Enter" key while holding them down. Make sure that the tabs and menu bar return to normal.
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