Can't exit Task Manager

[Guest]

I am running Vista Home Basic and ctl+alt+del to access Task Manager. It runs
and lists tasks but there is no screen header, no tabs and no red X to close
it. The only option is to reboot

I have a brand new Toshiba laptop (1 day old) and have done no more than
start it up, load Internet Security software and Office 2007.

It's driving me mad. Anyone know how can I fix it?

Many thanks

 

[Malke]

I am running Vista Home Basic and ctl+alt+del to access Task Manager. It runs
and lists tasks but there is no screen header, no tabs and no red X to close
it. The only option is to reboot

I have a brand new Toshiba laptop (1 day old) and have done no more than
start it up, load Internet Security software and Office 2007.

It's driving me mad. Anyone know how can I fix it?

Many thanks

Your Task Manager is in Tiny Footprint Mode. You have to double click
somewhere in the body of the active task manager window or in the small
blank space between the border and the information pane. That will bring
back all your missing tabs, etc.


Malke

 

[Spirit]

After you enlarge your Task Manager so you can close it be
sure to go get all the Updates including BIOS for your
Lappie. The new updated drivers and utilities made all the
difference in the world on this one.

http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su/su_sc_home.jsp

Click Tech Support Center on Left Menu and then put in
your model information.

 

[Peter Foldes]

What are you talking about. Updating the BIOS and the laptop from Toshiba ??? On a 1 day old NEW laptop ??

The OP probably is on a learning route which is normal.

--
Peter

Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

After you enlarge your Task Manager so you can close it be
sure to go get all the Updates including BIOS for your
Lappie. The new updated drivers and utilities made all the
difference in the world on this one.

http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su/su_sc_home.jsp

Click Tech Support Center on Left Menu and then put in
your model information.

 

[Spirit]

Actually I am talking from direct experience, it is NOT unusual for
a new machine to have significantly out of date drivers. On my new
laptop I had several issues all of which were solved by updating
the drivers from Toshiba's site. Why do you suppose they put
them there? And updated drivers are particularly needed when
dealing with a new OS such as Vista

Since you have nothing constructive to add why not go read a
good book and let those of us with the willingness to help do so
in peace.

What are you talking about. Updating the BIOS and the laptop from Toshiba ??? On a 1 day old NEW laptop ??

The OP probably is on a learning route which is normal.

--
Peter

Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

After you enlarge your Task Manager so you can close it be
sure to go get all the Updates including BIOS for your
Lappie. The new updated drivers and utilities made all the
difference in the world on this one.

http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su/su_sc_home.jsp

Click Tech Support Center on Left Menu and then put in
your model information.

 

[Robert A. Martin]

<alt> F4 should also close it.

 

[Guest]

Works perfectly. You're all wonderful. Thanks for your help.

 

[Peter Foldes]

Drivers yes. Bios no. On a 1 day old machine you do not need to update the Bios. On the other hand new drivers are issued almost every day.

--
Peter

Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

Actually I am talking from direct experience, it is NOT unusual for
a new machine to have significantly out of date drivers. On my new
laptop I had several issues all of which were solved by updating
the drivers from Toshiba's site. Why do you suppose they put
them there? And updated drivers are particularly needed when
dealing with a new OS such as Vista

Since you have nothing constructive to add why not go read a
good book and let those of us with the willingness to help do so
in peace.

What are you talking about. Updating the BIOS and the laptop from Toshiba ??? On a 1 day old NEW laptop ??

The OP probably is on a learning route which is normal.

--
Peter

Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

After you enlarge your Task Manager so you can close it be
sure to go get all the Updates including BIOS for your
Lappie. The new updated drivers and utilities made all the
difference in the world on this one.

http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su/su_sc_home.jsp

Click Tech Support Center on Left Menu and then put in
your model information.

 

[Spirit]

Well if there is a new bios on a laptop you probably do need it. Why
don't you reflect a little more before you come out with these truly
juvenile statements which are also erroneous. I always update the
drivers and BIOS on new machines and many other "experts" I know
do the same.

Drivers yes. Bios no. On a 1 day old machine you do not need to update the Bios. On the other hand new drivers are issued almost every day.

--
Peter

Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

Actually I am talking from direct experience, it is NOT unusual for
a new machine to have significantly out of date drivers. On my new
laptop I had several issues all of which were solved by updating
the drivers from Toshiba's site. Why do you suppose they put
them there? And updated drivers are particularly needed when
dealing with a new OS such as Vista

Since you have nothing constructive to add why not go read a
good book and let those of us with the willingness to help do so
in peace.

What are you talking about. Updating the BIOS and the laptop from Toshiba ??? On a 1 day old NEW laptop ??

The OP probably is on a learning route which is normal.

--
Peter

Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

After you enlarge your Task Manager so you can close it be
sure to go get all the Updates including BIOS for your
Lappie. The new updated drivers and utilities made all the
difference in the world on this one.

http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su/su_sc_home.jsp

Click Tech Support Center on Left Menu and then put in
your model information.

 

[Guest]

Why would you advise someone to update their BIOS? You should never update
your BIOS unless you are experiencing problems with it. I don't care if a new
BIOS is available.

Ask any expert if you should update your BIOS if you are not having problems
wit the BIOS and they will emphatically tell you "Do not do it". Am I an
expert? No I am not. They tell you this for a reason.

I have updated my BIOS three times because I was advised by Dell (in an
update email) to do so. I was not having problems with my BIOS at the time.
On two of the occasions it fried my motherboard, which Dell had to replace at
their cost.

I respect your opinions and by the same token you should respect my
opinions. No need to trash my post because you don't agree with it. You
should consider yourself extremely lucky that you have not had problems
related to a BIOS update.

Have a nice day.

C.B.

 

[Spirit]

Actually that is old school thinking especially on a laptop. Today with complex
OS's and other software keeping your BIOS up to date, ESPECIALLY on a new
system, should be a "must do" item. And BTW I am an expert for whatever that is
worth. Used to be we all used a "if it isn't broke don't fix it" approach. Today that
is old hat thinking as I indicated above. The very first thing I do and recommend to
anyone with a "new" system, new here used as a model in recent production and
not used as new to them, is to update ALL drivers, utilities and the BIOS. Part of
the reasoning is that early production drivers and BIOS are usually fraught with
issues, and doubly so when also adding a new OS into the mix.

Your opinion is certainly reasonable, I just do not agree with it,,,,, years ago it was
my oft stated opinion as well.