In such situations, running the Task Manager and Run Command will give the "Task Manager has been disabled by Administrator (Computer shop) or Operation cancelled due restriction " error. However, there are some techniques you can use to re-enable task manager and close those harmful programs manually. This article contains few such simple techniques you can use to regain access to Task Managing and Run command privileges.
Windows Task Manager is used to view details about processes running on your computer. Since it can be used to terminate programs that are misbehaving or are viruses disguised in the form of harmless programs, most spyware and viruses disable it to prevent themselves from being closed through it. Some administrators also disable Task Manager to prevent users from closing important security programs like antiviruses and anti-malwares.
Run command is used to directly open an application or document whose path is known. It functions more or less like a single-line command line interface. In the GNOME interface, the Run command is used to run applications via terminal commands.
2.Copy the code given below and paste it.
To Disable Task Manager:
4.Run TaskManager.bat as Administrator if you use Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista. In Windows XP, simply open the file. A command prompt window will flash for a second and then disappear indicating successful execution. After running the batch file, you will be able to again use Task Manager. If Task Manager is still not available, restart your computer.
1.Open Notepad or any other text editor.
2.Copy the code given below and paste it as it is in it.
TO ENABLE
3.Save the file as Enable Task Manager.reg or *.reg.
4.Open the file by double clicking on it.
5.Registry Editor will ask you for confirmation. In the confirmation Window, click Yes.
Task Manager would immediately be accessible. If it is not, restart your computer.
1.Open Notepad or any other text editor.
2.Copy the code given below and paste it as it is in it.
TO DISABLE
To ENABLE
4.Open the file by double clicking on it.
5.Registry Editor will ask you for confirmation. In the confirmation Window, click Yes.
Task Manager would immediately be accessible. If it is not, restart your computer.
Type gpedit.msc and press Enter. Group Policy Editor Window will show up
2. Open the all users, specific users or groups, or all users except administrators Local Group Policy Editor for how you want this policy applied.
3. In the left pane, click on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, and Start Menu and Taskbar. (See screenshot below)
4. In the right panel, right click on Remove Run from Start Menu and click on Edit. (See screenshot above)
5. To Enable Run Command Dialog Box
A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled, and go to step 7 below. (See screenshot below step 7)
6. To Disable Run Command Dialog Box
A) Select (dot) Enabled, and go to step 67below. (See screenshot below step 7)
7. Click on OK. (See screenshot below)
7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.
Windows Task Manager is used to view details about processes running on your computer. Since it can be used to terminate programs that are misbehaving or are viruses disguised in the form of harmless programs, most spyware and viruses disable it to prevent themselves from being closed through it. Some administrators also disable Task Manager to prevent users from closing important security programs like antiviruses and anti-malwares.
Run command is used to directly open an application or document whose path is known. It functions more or less like a single-line command line interface. In the GNOME interface, the Run command is used to run applications via terminal commands.
How using Three ways to enable and disable task manger when get virus infected or disabled by admin
Enable or Disable Task Manager by CMD
1.Open Notepad.2.Copy the code given below and paste it.
To Disable Task Manager:
REG add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v DisableTaskMgr /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /fTo Enable Task Manager:
REG add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v DisableTaskMgr /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f3.Save the File as TaskManager.bat.
4.Run TaskManager.bat as Administrator if you use Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista. In Windows XP, simply open the file. A command prompt window will flash for a second and then disappear indicating successful execution. After running the batch file, you will be able to again use Task Manager. If Task Manager is still not available, restart your computer.
Enable or disable Task Manager from the Group Policy Editor (Gpedit.msc)
Group Policy Editor is a feature in Windows which is used to edit local policy settings. It can also be used to enable Task Manager. To do so, just follow the steps given below:
- Open Start Menu. Windows XP users click on Run. Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 and Vista users, go to Search.
- Type gpedit.msc and press Enter. Group Policy Editor Window will show up
- From the navigational pane at the left hand side, go to: User Configuration>Administrative Templates>System>Ctrl+Alt+Del Options.
- In the work area, double click on "Remove Task Manager" and set its value to Disabled or Not Configured.
- Restart your Computer or Log Off and Log back On to apply the changes.
Group Policy Editor is not available on home editions of Windows.
Create a Registry(.reg) file for enable or disable Task Manager
If you are unfamiliar with manually editing the Registry, you can create a Registry file which will automatically modify the Registry Key to re-enable Task Managing. To create one such file:1.Open Notepad or any other text editor.
2.Copy the code given below and paste it as it is in it.
TO ENABLE
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System] “DisableTaskMgr” =dword:00000000To DISABLE
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System] “DisableTaskMgr” =dword:00000001
3.Save the file as Enable Task Manager.reg or *.reg.
4.Open the file by double clicking on it.
5.Registry Editor will ask you for confirmation. In the confirmation Window, click Yes.
Task Manager would immediately be accessible. If it is not, restart your computer.
Three ways to Enable or Disable "Run" Command Dialog Box in Windows
To Enable or Disable "Run" using a CMD or BAT File
1.Open Notepad.
2.Copy the code given below and paste it.
To Disable Task Manager:
2.Copy the code given below and paste it.
To Disable Task Manager:
@ECHO OFF
REG add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer /v NoRun /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
To Enable Task Manager:
@ECHO Off
REG delete HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer /v NoRun /f
3.Save the File as TaskManager.bat.
4.Run TaskManager.bat as Administrator if you use Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista. In Windows XP, simply open the file. A command prompt window will flash for a second and then disappear indicating successful execution. After running the batch file, you will be able to again use Task Manager. If Task Manager is still not available, restart your computer.
4.Run TaskManager.bat as Administrator if you use Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista. In Windows XP, simply open the file. A command prompt window will flash for a second and then disappear indicating successful execution. After running the batch file, you will be able to again use Task Manager. If Task Manager is still not available, restart your computer.
Create a Registry(.reg) file for enable disable Run command
If you are unfamiliar with manually editing the Registry, you can create a Registry file which will automatically modify the Registry Key to re-enable Task Managing. To create one such file:1.Open Notepad or any other text editor.
2.Copy the code given below and paste it as it is in it.
TO DISABLE
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
"NoRun"=dword:00000001
To ENABLE
3.Save the file as Enable Task Manager.reg or *.reg.Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
"NoRun"=-
4.Open the file by double clicking on it.
5.Registry Editor will ask you for confirmation. In the confirmation Window, click Yes.
Task Manager would immediately be accessible. If it is not, restart your computer.
To Enable or Disable "Run" using Local Group Policy Editor
1.Open Start Menu. Windows XP users click on Run. Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 and Vista users, go to Search.Type gpedit.msc and press Enter. Group Policy Editor Window will show up
2. Open the all users, specific users or groups, or all users except administrators Local Group Policy Editor for how you want this policy applied.
3. In the left pane, click on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, and Start Menu and Taskbar. (See screenshot below)
4. In the right panel, right click on Remove Run from Start Menu and click on Edit. (See screenshot above)
5. To Enable Run Command Dialog Box
A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled, and go to step 7 below. (See screenshot below step 7)
6. To Disable Run Command Dialog Box
A) Select (dot) Enabled, and go to step 67below. (See screenshot below step 7)
7. Click on OK. (See screenshot below)
7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.