Windows 10: Update causes task manager problems

After logging on yesterday, I got the 'Updating Windows' message. along with the whirlygig, after it was finished the Task Manager did not function.
IF I clicked on one of the icons, nothing would happen. This also affected the window icon in the lower left corner of the screen and the icons in the lower right(speaker volume etc).

I've had hard drive problems in the past which may be the cause, but since this happened immediately after the update, I'm inclined to believe the cause was the update.

The only way I can start say Excel is to click on an Excel file on the desktop to activate excel.

Any suggestions?

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Network tab in Task manager is not working

Hi,

The possible cause could be the Update speed option in Task Manager is Disabled. We suggest you to follow the steps below and check if the issue persists:

1. Open Task Manager.

2. Under the View option, go to Update Speed.

3. Ensure that it is not paused. You can set it to Normal.

4. Restart the computer.

5. Check if the issue persists.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Windows 10 Anniversary Update hangs with blank screen

Hello,

I would suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

Step 1:

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  Press Crtl + alt + Delete key on your keyboard to open task manager.
  
• 
  Cancel the Windows Update task form the task manager.
  

Step 2:

• 
  Run Windows Update Troubleshooter. Click this
  link:
  

Let us know how it goes.

 

Task Bar, Task manager and apps, all not responding, Windows 10

step 1 worked a dream. Had earlier tried everything suggested in these forums. nothing had worked to solve the problem. The media creation tool as suggested in step 1 did the trick. - it took several hours, but worth it.

ps. original complaint - non responding - and task manager - blank or useless.