How do you fix Task Manager not responding to keyboard remotely?

2 Restart the Task Manager

If the keyboard settings are fine, but the Task Manager still does not respond to your keyboard commands, you can try to restart it. To do this, you need to use the mouse to right-click on the Task Manager icon on the taskbar and select End Task. This will close the Task Manager and free up any resources it may be using. Then, you can reopen it by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard, or by right-clicking on the taskbar and selecting Task Manager.

3 Run a system scan

Another possible cause of Task Manager not responding to keyboard is malware or virus infection. Some malicious programs may interfere with the normal functioning of the system tools and prevent you from accessing or controlling them. To check for any malware or virus issues, you can run a system scan using the built-in Windows Defender or any other antivirus software you have installed on the remote computer. To run a system scan with Windows Defender, open the Start menu and type Windows Security. Then, click on Virus & threat protection and select Scan options. Choose a full scan and click Scan now.

4 Update the drivers

Sometimes, outdated or corrupted drivers can also cause Task Manager not responding to keyboard. Drivers are software components that enable your hardware devices to communicate with your operating system. If they are not up to date or working properly, they may cause conflicts or errors with your keyboard or other devices. To update the drivers, open the Device Manager by pressing Windows key + X and selecting Device Manager. Here, you can see a list of all the devices connected to your computer. You can right-click on any device and select Update driver to search for the latest version online, or select Uninstall device to remove the driver and reinstall it later.

5 Use an alternative tool

If none of the above steps work, you may have to use an alternative tool to manage your system processes, performance, and applications. There are many third-party tools that offer similar or more features than the Task Manager, such as Process Explorer, System Explorer, or Process Hacker. You can download and install any of these tools on the remote computer and use them to monitor and manage your system. However, be careful when downloading and installing any software from the internet, and make sure they are from reputable sources and do not contain any malware or viruses.

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