Task Manager fails to launch

[Blackwar]

if that didnt work, then im kind of stumped
if you really have to use the task manager, then i would say do a format when you have the time.. since sfc /scannow didn't do it, then it must be a more serious problem, and a format seems to always do the trick..
also here is a great guide on reinstalling windows xp

http://www.techtv.com/screensavers/w...356336,00.html

Hope that fixes your problem

Blackwar