taskmgr.exe<\/code> process, by writing to the following key:<\/p>\nHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\Taskmgr.exe<\/pre>\nStarting Task Manager will now invoke the script file taskmgr.vbs<\/code>, which then launches taskmgr2.exe<\/code> elevated. To reverse the changes, run the Undo.reg<\/b> file, and then manually delete taskmgr.vbs from the Windows directory.<\/p>\nThe excellent Process Explorer utility uses the same technique to replace Task Manager.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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