8 ways to fix 'There Are No Startup Items to Display in the Task Manager' error on Windows
Let's take a look at the best ways to fix the "No startup items" error of Task Manager.
1. Restart File Explorer
Restarting File Explorer is one of the easiest ways to solve this problem. The best way to do this is to completely restart the Windows PC.
If that doesn't solve the problem or you don't want to restart your PC, then you can restart File Explorer by following this guide: How to Restart Windows Explorer.exe Process.
2. Create a new startup folder
In some cases, you will have problems if the startup folder is corrupted. So the best way to solve the problem is to create a new startup folder.
Here are the steps to create a new startup folder on Windows:
1. Press Win + E to open File Explorer.
2. Copy-paste the command into the File Explorer address bar and press Enter :
C:Users%username%AppDataRoamingMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms
From there, follow these steps:
1. Locate and delete the Startup folder.
2. Create a new startup folder by right-clicking on an empty space and selecting New > Folder .
3. Name the folder Startup and press Enter.
Finally, reboot the device to save these changes.
3. Perform a Check Disk (CHKDSK) scan
Lens for scanning digital devices
It is likely that the current error is caused by a system crash. In such cases, scanning and repairing the device's hard drive can be helpful.
Here is how you can solve the problem by scanning Check Disk (CHKDSK):
1. Type Command Prompt in the Start menu search bar.
2. Right click on the best match and select Run as administrator .
3. Type the following command and then press Enter to scan and repair your hard drive:
chkdsk C: /f
If your Windows operating system is installed on another drive, replace C: in the command with the relevant drive letter.
Finally, reboot your device when the scan is complete.
4. Scan and repair Windows with DISM and SFC tools
If the normal drive scan doesn't work, then you need to scan and repair your hard drive using advanced tools like DISM and SFC. As TipsMake demonstrated in our guide on how to fix corrupted files using Windows' built-in tools, DISM and SFC are handy services that can help fix Windows errors.
5. Run the System Maintenance troubleshooter
If the error persists, you may be experiencing system maintenance issues. In this case, you can fix the error by running the System Maintenance troubleshooter.
Here are the steps you need to follow:
1. Type Perform recommended maintenance tasks automatically in the Start menu search bar and press Enter.
2. Click the Next button and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Wait for the process to complete and then restart your PC.
6. Temporarily Disable Windows Defender Firewall
In some cases, temporarily disabling Windows Defender Firewall can fix the problem. However, don't forget to re-enable the tool afterwards.
Turn off Defender Firewall on Windows
7. Use a system restore point
Using a system restore point can help you solve the problem easily. However, this method will only be useful if you have learned how to create a system restore point in Windows.
During the restore process, the System Restore tool will revert your PC to its previous state. Therefore, this tool will only be useful if the Task Manager error only started appearing recently.
Here's how you can work around the current issue using a restore point:
1. Type "Create a restore point" in the Start menu search bar and select the best match.
2. Click the System Protection tab and then select System Restore from the options.
3. Click Next to continue.
4. Select Show more restore points and then select a restore point.
5. Click Next and then Finish to complete the process.
8. Updating the device
In some cases, updating your Windows device can be the solution. It's best to always update Windows to the latest version, but if you've been off it for a while, try updating your PC.
Task Manager is a reliable tool that helps you close slow running programs and improve your PC's performance. However, this tool also often suffers from various problems. If it has problems with startup programs, you can easily fix the error with any of the solutions in this article.
If the problem persists then it might be time to start exploring some Task Manager alternatives.
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