Task Manager” is the most important component of the Microsoft OS, with which various incidents can occur. For example, spontaneous program closure. We will tell you about the reasons and ways to solve the problem using Windows 10 as an example.
- 1.Causes of problems with the Task Manager
- 2.Ways to solve problems with the “Task Manager”
- 2.1Checking the OS for viruses
- 2.2Updating drivers
- 2.3Finding and removing “problematic” applications
- 2.4Recovering damaged Windows files
- 2.5Windows Recovery
- 2.6Reset OS to factory setting
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ToggleCauses of problems with the Task Manager
Task Manager may start to close on its own for several reasons:
- Viral infection;
- Outdated drivers;
- Installed software conflicts with each other;
- Corrupted Windows system files;
- The operating system is crashing
Ways to solve problems with the “Task Manager”
Let’s start with the simple ones and end with the more complex ones, including the completely radical ones.
Checking the OS for viruses
Malware often causes system failures, including the Task Manager. Therefore, first of all, you need to scan your computer and remove any viruses found. The built-in Windows Defender is well suited for this, and works as follows:
- In Settings, open the Update & Security tab;
- From there, go first to the “Windows Security” section, and then to “Virus & threat protection”;
- In the Scan Options section, select Full Scan and start scanning;
- If threats are detected, the system will offer to move them to quarantine, although it is still better to delete them.
- You can also check the security of your device using any antivirus.
Updating drivers
It is best to use special programs to update drivers, such as AVG Driver Updater or Quick Driver Updater . The utilities will scan your computer, find the latest files and install them.
Finding and removing “problematic” applications
Task Manager crashes on their own can be caused by various applications that are in conflict with each other. Therefore, you should identify the problematic software and remove it from the device. To do this, you need to perform a clean boot with only the most necessary programs and drivers.
- Use the Win + R key combination to open the Run window and type msconfig;
- In “System Configuration”, open the “General” section and uncheck “Load startup items”
- In the Services section, check the box next to Hide all Microsoft services and click Disable all;
- Go to the Startup tab, click Open Task Manager and disable all third-party programs.
The first thing to do after rebooting is to check the status of the task manager to see if it crashes. If so, launch different applications one by one and immediately check the operation of the Task Manager. As soon as the problematic software is found, it should be immediately removed and, if necessary, replaced with something suitable.
Recovering damaged Windows files
Restoring damaged system files occurs through special utilities that are already built in. The algorithm of actions is as follows:
- From the Start menu, open Command Prompt with administrator rights;
- Enter the sfc /scannow command, which finds and removes damaged system components;
- Type dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and start repairing damaged Windows files.
Once the recovery process is complete, you will need to restart your computer.
Windows Recovery
The problem can also be fixed by simply enabling Windows restore. To do this, go to the Control Panel, click on the Restore tab, and click on Start System Restore. All that remains is to follow the instructions and select the appropriate rollback point.
Reset OS to factory settings
An extreme solution that should only be used as a last resort. To reset Windows to its initial settings, you must:
- Open Settings and go to the Update & Security tab;
- In the left panel, click on the “Recovery” item, and on the right side, “Start” in the “Restore your computer to its original state” tab;
- Specify the reset parameters and select the reinstallation method, then confirm the process.