Windows Task Manager Blank/Not Showing Processes, Pro Guide

Windows 11/10 Task Manager blank or does not display processes? Easy to solve! This article will explore some possible causes of this problem and provide several solutions on the MiniTool website.

Task Manager does not display processes

Task Manager is a powerful Windows utility for monitoring system resources and managing PC applications and startup programs. If you want to end some processes that use high CPU/RAM, terminate unresponsive programs, or disable startup applications, this tool can help you a lot.

But sometimes Task Manager in Windows 11/10 will suddenly stop working, for example, Task Manager is unresponsive or appears blank. This article focuses on solving the problem that the task manager is blank and does not display any processes.

The reasons for missing Task Manager menu may include: missing/corrupt system files, software conflicts, system obsolete, malware/virus, etc.

Fortunately, there are some ways you can try to solve this problem. Let's see what you can do.

How to fix the task manager blank issue in Windows 11/10

Restart your computer

This is the most common way you can try to fix certain issues. If the process is not found in Task Manager, restart the computer and check if the tool works properly. If it still doesn't work, please proceed to troubleshooting.

Scan your computer

Viruses or malware can hack into your computer, causing many problems, such as a blank task manager. Therefore, scan the computer thoroughly to find infections and remove threats.

Step 1: Type "Windows Security Center" in the search box of Windows 11/10 and press Enter.

Step 2: Go to Virus and Threat Protection > Scan Options.

Step 3: Select "Full Scan" and then click "Scan Now" to start the virus scanning. This scan may take a long time to complete and you should be patient as all files and running programs will be checked.

Run SFC and DISM

Corrupted system files can cause task manager to be blank, so you can try scanning with SFC and DISM, which are very powerful in checking system problems.

Step 1: Search for "Command Prompt" and click "Run as Administrator" to open this command tool with administrator permissions.

Step 2: Type sfc /scannow and press Enter to start the scan. The System File Checker (SFC) will then check for any problematic files and fix them.

Step 3: After completing the SFC scan, execute this command in the CMD window: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth .

Start Windows 11/10 in clean boot mode

Some software may conflict with the Windows system, causing the Task Manager to not display processes. To resolve this issue, you can try running your computer in clean boot mode. This mode can start the system with minimal drivers and startup programs.

Step 1: Press Win R to open the "Run" window, enter msconfig , and then click "OK" to open "System Configuration".

Step 2: Under the Services tab, select Hide all Microsoft services and click Disable all.

Step 3: Click “Apply”. Then, restart the computer.

If the Task Manager works properly, it means that some third-party processes may interfere with their work. You can enable processes one by one to find the culprit.

Create a startup folder

Sometimes the Process tab in Task Manager works fine, but the Startup tab doesn't show up due to the lack of a startup folder. To fix the task manager blank issue, create this folder manually.

Step 1: Go to C:\\Users\\Vera\\AppData\\Roaming\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs in File Explorer. Replace "Vera" with your username.

Step 2: If the "Startup" folder is not found, create it manually.

Create a new local account

Sometimes, there will be no problem in another account that Task Manager does not show up, which means your current account is corrupted. Please create a new account to check.

Step 1: Go to Settings > Accounts > Home and Other Users > Add Others to This Computer in Windows 10, or go to Settings > Accounts > Other Users > Add Account in Windows 11.

Step 2: Click "I don't have this person's login information" > "Add user without a Microsoft account".

Step 3: Enter your username and password and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the creation.

If Task Manager is working properly in this new account, change the new account to an administrator account.

Backup Windows system

After fixing the task manager blank issue, in order to avoid encountering similar issues caused by system-related issues again, we strongly recommend regular backup of your Windows operating system. This way, when you encounter similar problems, you can quickly restore your computer to an earlier state.

To back up your computer, running the professional Windows backup software MiniTool ShadowMaker is a good choice. It supports backup of Windows, files, folders, disks, and partitions. Additionally, you can run it for scheduled backups, differential backups, and incremental backups. Get its trial version now for PC backup.

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