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I don't know how to get to task manager on Windows VISTA. Ctrl+Alt+Delete doesn't work, it doesn't give me the option to go to task manager, task managed isn't even mentioned on the window that pops up.

When you right click on the taskbar a little menu pops up, and task managed is one of the options, but it's grayed out so I can't select it.

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/18/vistaproblem1wi5.th.jpg


I read on the Internet that pressing Cntrl+shift+escape brings it up, but when I press it nothing happens.

Help?

Are you logged in with administrative privileges?

Ctrl+Alt+Del actually does work and I have vista. A large screen will come up giving you the option to log off, start task manager, etc. So NONE of that works? What does happen when you do type ctrl+alt+del?

Get windows xp, vista is a ram sapping piece of shit.

I enjoy it better than XP now that I've gotten used to it. I had an XP right before I got this vista and the thing was dead one morning when I woke up. I've had a lot less issues with Vista than I have with XP.

Originally posted by Kelly_Bean
Ctrl+Alt+Del actually does work and I have vista. A large screen will come up giving you the option to log off, start task manager, etc. So NONE of that works? What does happen when you do type ctrl+alt+del?

Yeah, my buddies all have Vista too, and it works fine for them as well. Only my version seems ****ed up...

When I ctrl+alt+del the usual screen pops up with most of the options, shut off, lock computer, log of etc. Every option is there EXCEPT for Task Manager.. it's like my copy of Vista simply doesn't have access to task manager...

And I would drop Vista for XP if I could in a heartbeat.. a lot of my older games and stuff on it work on it either.

Originally posted by Blax_Hydralisk
Yeah, my buddies all have Vista too, and it works fine for them as well. Only my version seems ****ed up...

When I ctrl+alt+del the usual screen pops up with most of the options, shut off, lock computer, log of etc. Every option is there EXCEPT for Task Manager.. it's like my copy of Vista simply doesn't have access to task manager...

And I would drop Vista for XP if I could in a heartbeat.. a lot of my older games and stuff on it work on it either.
That's because YOU FAIL!

Alright but seriously, I'll look.

Okay, try this link:
http://www.techsupportforum.com/microsoft-support/windows-xp-support/163934-task-manager-not-working-resolved.html

I'll keep searching in case that link doesn't provide a solution.

Right click the taskbar and click on task manager...

Originally posted by chillmeistergen
Get windows xp, vista is a ram sapping piece of shit.
Microsoft's SP2 support for XP is terminating soon with the advent of SP3 and retailers will stop selling it XP altogether in June. So like it or not, Vista will the the main player from then on.

And its RAM-hunger is misunderstood, as most of it goes to the SuperFetch function, which is designed to speed up the accessing of applications.

Originally posted by Blax_Hydralisk
Yeah, my buddies all have Vista too, and it works fine for them as well. Only my version seems ****ed up...

When I ctrl+alt+del the usual screen pops up with most of the options, shut off, lock computer, log of etc. Every option is there EXCEPT for Task Manager.. it's like my copy of Vista simply doesn't have access to task manager...

And I would drop Vista for XP if I could in a heartbeat.. a lot of my older games and stuff on it work on it either.
Again I ask, does your account have administrative privileges on the machine? If it doesn't, then that is the likeliest cause of your Task Manager dilemma.

Originally posted by Callan
Microsoft's SP2 support for XP is terminating soon with the advent of SP3 and retailers will stop selling it XP altogether in June. So like it or not, Vista will the the main player from then on.


Nah, **** that, I can wait 3 years for their next, hopefully less shitty version.

Another good thing is that more people will see the merit of linux based systems after Microsoft decided, once more, to piss all over their face and charge them for it.

Superfetch is intensly annoying.

But other than that... Vista really is not so bad at all.

Linux, meanwhile, is a useless pipedream.

Originally posted by Ushgarak
Superfetch is intensly annoying.

But other than that... Vista really is not so bad at all.

Linux, meanwhile, is a useless pipedream. Are you joking? I am using it right now and it is immensely satisfying. How is it a useless pipedream. In fact, what do you even mean with that?

Can you play, like, every PC game on it without any problems? mmm





*cough*



There is only one profile on the machine: mine. I am the head administrator.

Originally posted by Kelly_Bean
That's because YOU FAIL!

Alright but seriously, I'll look.

Okay, try this link:
http://www.techsupportforum.com/microsoft-support/windows-xp-support/163934-task-manager-not-working-resolved.html

I'll keep searching in case that link doesn't provide a solution.

lol. Nah, I've had that problem before and know how to fix it. That's not it this time though, unfortunately.

Originally posted by Blax_Hydralisk
Can you play, like, every PC game on it without any problems? mmm



No, does that make an OS a useless pipedream?

Originally posted by Blax_Hydralisk
Can you play, like, every PC game on it without any problems? mmm





*cough*



There is only one profile on the machine: mine. I am the head administrator.



lol. Nah, I've had that problem before and know how to fix it. That's not it this time though, unfortunately.
So the link didn't help?

Well, not the topic you linked me too, no. But I registered at the forum and I'll make a topic about it there.

Alright, tell me how it works out. Sorry my link didn't help.

If you ever need any support for your computer in the future you can also try:
-GeeksToGo forum
-BleepingComputer forum
-CyberTechHelp forum
-5StarSupport forum

Try this:

1. Open the registry editor --- Start, then type 'regedit' into the search field.
2. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre
ntVersion\Policies\System.
3. If you see a value called 'DisableTaskMgr', right click it and delete it.
4. Exit regedit.

Hopefully that works.

Originally posted by Bardock42
Are you joking? I am using it right now and it is immensely satisfying. How is it a useless pipedream. In fact, what do you even mean with that?

I mean that expecting it to be any good for mass use is a fool's game. nerds talk about Linux like it is the saviour of all things compuer but such vision is blind. It's not scaleable, it's not practical, it's no bloody good for the mass market and something like Vista is much better for general use.

And yes, hopeless lack of compatibility does contribute towards it being a pipedream.


Anyway, if none of the above we are very much looking towards malware here.

Originally posted by Ushgarak
I mean that expecting it to be any good for mass use is a fool's game. nerds talk about Linux like it is the saviour of all things compuer but such vision is blind. It's not scaleable, it's not practical, it's no bloody good for the mass market and something like Vista is much better for general use.

And yes, hopeless lack of compatibility does contribute towards it being a pipedream.


Anyway, if none of the above we are very much looking towards malware here. True. It is so far. Though I believe with the latest releases of Ubuntu especially it has become a lot more accesible. It might not be for the mass market ever, but it can be a viable and workable and even better alternative for people really interested.

Originally posted by Bardock42
No, does that make an OS a useless pipedream?

Depends on your priorities, doesn't it?

Thanks for the help, Kelly Bean.

I'll try out your advice when I get hope Callan.

No problemo.

Problem solved!

A guy at the site you linked me to, helped me out.

Thanks again Kelly_Bean you, you wonderful person you! cry

Anytime.

Originally posted by Blax_Hydralisk
Depends on your priorities, doesn't it?

Thanks for the help, Kelly Bean.

I'll try out your advice when I get hope Callan. Well, you can play many games using WINE and if you really feel like it you can use a virtual machine running windows. So, yeah, if you are a hardcore gamer and always want to play the newest games on PC (a breed that seems to diminish), then it is not necessarily for you. For everyone else it can easily be an option to consider though.

Or if your a PC gamer, you can just get Vista.

Running a game in a virtual PC? Try that with COD4 or any demanding resource hungry video game...

I have a better solution: Windows. Or if you like Macs dual boot with Windows. (If it has Intel Chip)

I can run pretty much any game on a virtual drive on my pc (including COD4). If you can't, try getting a better pc.