Task manager not updating xp

Terminating a process can cause undesired results including loss of data and system instability. This is because when we end a process, it stopped immediately. The process is not given a chance to save any data. Using Task Manager we can end applications that are not responding. We can also see running processes and their memory and CPU usage. We can adjust priority for particular process. I'm using a laptop with Windows 7 Home Premium and have noticed that there have been no windows updates recently.

Windows Update states that it cannot check for updates because the service is not running. Howver, task manager shows that Windows Update is running.

How do I resolve this? Clearly other users have had this problem but none indicate that the service on their machines is shown as running. This thread is locked. Thank you for the suggestions offered here. I did try the repair tool, and after I downloaded and saved it to my desktop and ran it, it stated that it had repaired task manager.

However it still shows up rather quickly as a "DOS" screen, and then disappears. I also looked through the KB instructions, one of them was to check the group policy editor which I had previously tried the other mentioned about how to either check or edit the registry Thanks again for everyone's efforts in helping me to resolve this issue!

If you want to make sure Read this post , then post the requested log s in the Malware and Virus Removal forum. In addition to Broni's advice I'd like to add a few suggestions of my own. I see various policy and registry checks and repairs have been done but am unsure if you have actually checked for the existence of a working taskmgr. You may also have it listed on msconfig's tools tab. Thanks again for all the replies. I did do another check for virus, malware, etc.

If so, I will be needing some assistance on how to do that. I have also done the requested scan and will head over to the malware category to post the results there. Thanks again everyone! I still am hoping to get this nuisance resolved! Hi Vicki, While I suspect the detected and flagged "combo fix files" maybe a false positive, it is best if you do as Broni has directed and head for a cleanup in our virus and malware forum.

In the least you or another has loaded and ran combofix as part of a past viral cleanup. Perhaps this cleanup wasn't thorough enough or was messed up somehow. Then, Windows will prompt you to input user name, password and password hint. Go to Your info and then choose Sign in with a Microsoft account instead. Finally, enter an email and the password to sign in. After that, check whether Task Manager can work properly on this account. This tool has been in Microsoft OS since Windows 98 mainly used for solving certain problems by scanning a computer for corrupted files and restoring them.

And you can use it to install, uninstall, configure, and update Windows features, international settings packages and drivers in a. Are you experiencing some annoying bugs or crashes when using your computer? Microsoft offers a downloadable System Update Readiness Tool instead in Windows 7 and earlier system. This process could take minutes. Windows Registry is a powerful tool and you can make some modifications to the registry settings to fix some issues, for example, this copy of Windows is not genuine , missing DLL files, etc.

Step 4: If there is no System key under Policies , please right-click on Policies , choose New and click Key to create it. Step 8: Finally, save all changes and exit the editor. Group Policy Editor is a utility in Windows, allowing you to edit the local policy settings. Step 1: Type gpedit. Step 3: On the right side of the window, find the entry named as Remove Task Manager and double-click it to open its settings. Step 4: Then, you may find this policy setting is set to Enabled , which prevents you from starting Task Manager.

And click Apply and OK to execute the change.