Windows 10: Task Manager is completely blank - no processes, startup etc.

Anyone have an idea as to why task manager would be completely blank? I have scanned for malware, tried SFC SCAN, DSIM Restore Health and cannot figure out what is wrong.

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Task Manager Processes tab completely blank

Alright, so it has happened again, these are the items I have observed, plus my computer specifciations:

Processor: Intel i7 920 @ 2.67 Ghz

RAM: 12 GB

Manufacturer iBUYPOWER Computers

Edition: Windows 10 Home

Version: 1709

OS build 16299.309

Ran both the dism.exe tool and the sfc, no changes with either one.

Oddities:

1: Left-clicking on the windows button does nothing

2: Task Manager Processes tab is empty

3: The Brother printer service icon was blank, and when I try to open it, the context menus are blank until I hover the mouse over them. I ask to open the application and I get an invisible window that I can't interact with, but if I bring other windows
with graphic images on them (i.e my web browser) the rectangle is visible as a big rectangular 'hole' in the browser.

4. I used Process explorer to close out all of the Printer executables, and the 'invisible rectangle' disappeared. Process Tabs are still blank within the Task Manager (but I still get the percentage values in the header bar).

So, what other troubleshooting steps should I try?

 

Task Manager - Startup tab

Actually, I like your suggestion as a first step.

Unchecking the wrong thing in Autoruns can brick a system.

 

Task manager is blank in processes tab

Hi,

To troubleshoot the issue with your Task Manager, I suggest you to run the
System File Checker to check if there's a broken Windows component in your PC.

To run System File Checker, please follow the steps below:

• Press Windows + X keys.
• Click on Command Prompt (Admin).
• Copy and paste the command below:
  
  SFC /scannow
• Hit Enter to execute the command. It may take a few minutes to complete.
  
  If you find Verification 100% complete, click X to close the Command Prompt.
• Reboot the PC for the changes to take effect.

Kind regards,

Leon