Task Manager error not fully displayed, how to fix?

The error of Task Manager not showing fully is a common situation that many users encounter and do not know how to handle it. When faced with this problem, you are extremely frustrated because you cannot check/perform the procedure you need.

Task Manager is a utility that is frequently used when working with Windows users' computers. This utility will help users control programs running on the computer. However, sometimes Task Manager does not work normally. The proof is that many people encounter the error of Task Manager not being fully displayed . No problem, TipsMake will help you fix this problem in one fell swoop.

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Details on how to fix Task Manager error not showing fully effectively

There are many reasons why the taskbar is empty and not fully displayed. It could be because you chose the wrong mode, corrupted system files or the computer is infected with malware. To fix this situation, maybe the measures below will help you.

However, before coming to complicated solutions, try turning off the power and restarting the computer. Because this is a popular and simple way for users to fix unknown problems on the device. If it doesn't work, try the next measures!

1/ Make sure the displayed columns are selected

The fact that Task Manager is not fully displayed may be because you have not selected the necessary display items. Specifically, there are many different ways to open Task Manager. The simplest way is for the user to right-click on an empty space of the taskbar > Select Task Manager.

Then, if you don't see anything displayed, you need to double-click (left mouse button twice) on the Task Manager's internal interface. If it still doesn't work, users need to check whether the display modes have been selected properly or not (as shown in the image) > To check, right-click on the frame with an arrow next to the word Name .

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2/ Run the System File Checker (SFC) and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) tools

1. Step 1 : Right-click the Start button > Then select Windows PowerShell (Admin) or Windows Terminal (Admin) depending on the device > If a message appears, click Yes to open.
2. Step 2 : When the new window displays, enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter to run the command > Wait for the system to scan and resolve ongoing problems.

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1. Besides, you also perform B1 as above, then enter the command D ISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter to run the DISM tool. Check again for the problem after completing this step!

3/ Check Registry Editor

If the user sees the error message 'Task Manager has been disabled by the Administrator', follow the steps below to fix it.

1. Step 1 : Press the Windows + R key combination > Enter regedit > Click OK or press Enter.
2. B2 : Access the link below (or copy and paste at the top of the Windows Reged Editor window and press Enter).
   1. HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesSystem
3. Step 3 : In the next interface, select System in the left pane > Double click on DisableTaskmgr (as shown).

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1. Step 4 : Set value to 0 then click OK > Restart the computer and see if the error still occurs .

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4/ Check Group Policy Editor

(If you use the Home version of Windows 10 or 11, skip this fix)

1. Step 1 : Continue to open the Run dialog box by pressing the Windows + R key combination > Then enter gpedit.msc and press Enter or click OK.
2. Step 2 : Navigate to the link below
   1. User Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Ctrl+Alt+Del Options
3. Step 3 : Right-click on Remove Task Manager > Select Edit .

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1. Step 4 : Tick Not configured or Disabled > Click Apply > OK to save.

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5/ Reopen task manager

If the above measures do not work, re-enabling Task Manager is also the solution you should take. First, go HERE to download Re-Enable > After downloading and installing, open Re-Enable.

Next, tick Task Manager > Select Re-Enable > Click Yes to restart the computer > After completing this process, go to Task Manager to see if it works normally.

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6/ Some other fixes when Task Manager is not fully displayed

1. Scan and handle viruses and malware on the computer, if any.
2. Create a new Windows account.
3. Update the operating system if applicable.
4. Restore Windows.
5. Reinstall Windows for the device.

I hope you will successfully fix the error of Task Manager not fully displaying with the above instructions

David Pac

Update 08 December 2023