running windows 7, I can't launch the Task Manager.

I get a message saying that windows cannot locate C:\Windows\System32\taskmgr.exe

Don

You have installed Process Explorer?

It is likely that you have chosen to replace the Task Manager in the Process Explorer Options. Disable the option and you can run them both.

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