Task manager says a program is running but I can't see it
Task manager says a program is running but I can't see it. Windows version is vista and program is curationsoft.
I have already closed program in the task manager and then re-running it. Same thing, task manger says it is running but I cant see anything.
even tried to uninstall and reinstall but same thing.
How Can I see it?
Is it bugged?
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asked Aug 20 '14 at 8:20
Mike BernstenMike Bernsten
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Task manager says a program is running but I can't see it. Windows version is vista and program is curationsoft.
I have already closed program in the task manager and then re-running it. Same thing, task manger says it is running but I cant see anything.
even tried to uninstall and reinstall but same thing.
How Can I see it?
Is it bugged?
windows
asked Aug 20 '14 at 8:20
Mike BernstenMike Bernsten
614
1
Tasks don't have to be visual! Things are running on your machine all the time (look up Windows Services for an example)
– Dave
Aug 20 '14 at 9:05
I have the icon on desktop, along with all the other icons. It doesn't show in task bar.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:00
1
I can't seem to tell if anything is wrong with it. ALthough I noticed that in properties it has a size of zero bytes but in the c: programs it is listed as having bytes. Not sure if this means something or not. I tried reinstalling but no luck. It worked fine at first then stopped working. Wondering if I should just ask for money back as it is worthless if I can't use it.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:03
Have you rebooted? Tried in Safe Mode? Log into another profile?
– CharlieRB
Aug 20 '14 at 11:24
Or even just killing the task from task manager? If it previously crashed, it might not have shut down completely.
– Mawg
Jan 18 at 7:49
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Task manager says a program is running but I can't see it. Windows version is vista and program is curationsoft.
I have already closed program in the task manager and then re-running it. Same thing, task manger says it is running but I cant see anything.
even tried to uninstall and reinstall but same thing.
How Can I see it?
Is it bugged?
windows
asked Aug 20 '14 at 8:20
Mike BernstenMike Bernsten
614
Task manager says a program is running but I can't see it. Windows version is vista and program is curationsoft.
I have already closed program in the task manager and then re-running it. Same thing, task manger says it is running but I cant see anything.
even tried to uninstall and reinstall but same thing.
How Can I see it?
Is it bugged?
windows
windows
asked Aug 20 '14 at 8:20
Mike BernstenMike Bernsten
614
asked Aug 20 '14 at 8:20
Mike BernstenMike Bernsten
614
edited Aug 20 '14 at 8:37
Mike Bernsten
asked Aug 20 '14 at 8:20
Mike BernstenMike Bernsten
614
asked Aug 20 '14 at 8:20
Mike BernstenMike Bernsten
614
asked Aug 20 '14 at 8:20
Mike BernstenMike Bernsten
614
614
1
Tasks don't have to be visual! Things are running on your machine all the time (look up Windows Services for an example)
– Dave
Aug 20 '14 at 9:05
I have the icon on desktop, along with all the other icons. It doesn't show in task bar.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:00
1
I can't seem to tell if anything is wrong with it. ALthough I noticed that in properties it has a size of zero bytes but in the c: programs it is listed as having bytes. Not sure if this means something or not. I tried reinstalling but no luck. It worked fine at first then stopped working. Wondering if I should just ask for money back as it is worthless if I can't use it.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:03
Have you rebooted? Tried in Safe Mode? Log into another profile?
– CharlieRB
Aug 20 '14 at 11:24
Or even just killing the task from task manager? If it previously crashed, it might not have shut down completely.
– Mawg
Jan 18 at 7:49
add a comment |
1
Tasks don't have to be visual! Things are running on your machine all the time (look up Windows Services for an example)
– Dave
Aug 20 '14 at 9:05
I have the icon on desktop, along with all the other icons. It doesn't show in task bar.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:00
1
I can't seem to tell if anything is wrong with it. ALthough I noticed that in properties it has a size of zero bytes but in the c: programs it is listed as having bytes. Not sure if this means something or not. I tried reinstalling but no luck. It worked fine at first then stopped working. Wondering if I should just ask for money back as it is worthless if I can't use it.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:03
Have you rebooted? Tried in Safe Mode? Log into another profile?
– CharlieRB
Aug 20 '14 at 11:24
Or even just killing the task from task manager? If it previously crashed, it might not have shut down completely.
– Mawg
Jan 18 at 7:49
1
1
Tasks don't have to be visual! Things are running on your machine all the time (look up Windows Services for an example)
– Dave
Aug 20 '14 at 9:05
Tasks don't have to be visual! Things are running on your machine all the time (look up Windows Services for an example)
– Dave
Aug 20 '14 at 9:05
I have the icon on desktop, along with all the other icons. It doesn't show in task bar.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:00
I have the icon on desktop, along with all the other icons. It doesn't show in task bar.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:00
1
1
I can't seem to tell if anything is wrong with it. ALthough I noticed that in properties it has a size of zero bytes but in the c: programs it is listed as having bytes. Not sure if this means something or not. I tried reinstalling but no luck. It worked fine at first then stopped working. Wondering if I should just ask for money back as it is worthless if I can't use it.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:03
I can't seem to tell if anything is wrong with it. ALthough I noticed that in properties it has a size of zero bytes but in the c: programs it is listed as having bytes. Not sure if this means something or not. I tried reinstalling but no luck. It worked fine at first then stopped working. Wondering if I should just ask for money back as it is worthless if I can't use it.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:03
Have you rebooted? Tried in Safe Mode? Log into another profile?
– CharlieRB
Aug 20 '14 at 11:24
Have you rebooted? Tried in Safe Mode? Log into another profile?
– CharlieRB
Aug 20 '14 at 11:24
Or even just killing the task from task manager? If it previously crashed, it might not have shut down completely.
– Mawg
Jan 18 at 7:49
Or even just killing the task from task manager? If it previously crashed, it might not have shut down completely.
– Mawg
Jan 18 at 7:49
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If you are expecting to see a window then check that your resolution is not set up to multiple displays. The application may be on a display that does not exist. You can also hold the windows key and keep tapping left, up or the right arrows to see whether the application displays on your current monitor.
Also it may be worth checking in your notifications bar (bottom right hand corner by the clock) check to see whether it is down there as it may be hidden. If this is the case you should be able to right click and show the form through the options or simply double click.
Failing that, go back to the developer.
answered Aug 20 '14 at 9:36
Ash KingAsh King
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Screen seems ok. Can't find it by taping arrows or anything. I can stop it from running with the manager but if i try to reopen it it is the same. task manager says it is open but nowhere to be saw.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:05
Worked fine and then not any more. Reinstalling doesn't seem to work. Developer said it must be with my computer, but I don't know what to do.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:06
Oh, they did say to check windows log viewer and see if the program is there but so far at least I haven't seen it.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:17
If it does not happen with any other product then you need to go back to the developer again.
– rob
Aug 20 '14 at 12:57
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If you are expecting to see a window then check that your resolution is not set up to multiple displays. The application may be on a display that does not exist. You can also hold the windows key and keep tapping left, up or the right arrows to see whether the application displays on your current monitor.
Also it may be worth checking in your notifications bar (bottom right hand corner by the clock) check to see whether it is down there as it may be hidden. If this is the case you should be able to right click and show the form through the options or simply double click.
Failing that, go back to the developer.
answered Aug 20 '14 at 9:36
Ash KingAsh King
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Screen seems ok. Can't find it by taping arrows or anything. I can stop it from running with the manager but if i try to reopen it it is the same. task manager says it is open but nowhere to be saw.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:05
Worked fine and then not any more. Reinstalling doesn't seem to work. Developer said it must be with my computer, but I don't know what to do.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:06
Oh, they did say to check windows log viewer and see if the program is there but so far at least I haven't seen it.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:17
If it does not happen with any other product then you need to go back to the developer again.
– rob
Aug 20 '14 at 12:57
add a comment |
If you are expecting to see a window then check that your resolution is not set up to multiple displays. The application may be on a display that does not exist. You can also hold the windows key and keep tapping left, up or the right arrows to see whether the application displays on your current monitor.
Also it may be worth checking in your notifications bar (bottom right hand corner by the clock) check to see whether it is down there as it may be hidden. If this is the case you should be able to right click and show the form through the options or simply double click.
Failing that, go back to the developer.
answered Aug 20 '14 at 9:36
Ash KingAsh King
1,0303916
Screen seems ok. Can't find it by taping arrows or anything. I can stop it from running with the manager but if i try to reopen it it is the same. task manager says it is open but nowhere to be saw.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:05
Worked fine and then not any more. Reinstalling doesn't seem to work. Developer said it must be with my computer, but I don't know what to do.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:06
Oh, they did say to check windows log viewer and see if the program is there but so far at least I haven't seen it.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:17
If it does not happen with any other product then you need to go back to the developer again.
– rob
Aug 20 '14 at 12:57
add a comment |
If you are expecting to see a window then check that your resolution is not set up to multiple displays. The application may be on a display that does not exist. You can also hold the windows key and keep tapping left, up or the right arrows to see whether the application displays on your current monitor.
Also it may be worth checking in your notifications bar (bottom right hand corner by the clock) check to see whether it is down there as it may be hidden. If this is the case you should be able to right click and show the form through the options or simply double click.
Failing that, go back to the developer.
answered Aug 20 '14 at 9:36
Ash KingAsh King
1,0303916
If you are expecting to see a window then check that your resolution is not set up to multiple displays. The application may be on a display that does not exist. You can also hold the windows key and keep tapping left, up or the right arrows to see whether the application displays on your current monitor.
Also it may be worth checking in your notifications bar (bottom right hand corner by the clock) check to see whether it is down there as it may be hidden. If this is the case you should be able to right click and show the form through the options or simply double click.
Failing that, go back to the developer.
answered Aug 20 '14 at 9:36
Ash KingAsh King
1,0303916
answered Aug 20 '14 at 9:36
Ash KingAsh King
1,0303916
answered Aug 20 '14 at 9:36
Ash KingAsh King
1,0303916
answered Aug 20 '14 at 9:36
Ash KingAsh King
1,0303916
1,0303916
Screen seems ok. Can't find it by taping arrows or anything. I can stop it from running with the manager but if i try to reopen it it is the same. task manager says it is open but nowhere to be saw.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:05
Worked fine and then not any more. Reinstalling doesn't seem to work. Developer said it must be with my computer, but I don't know what to do.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:06
Oh, they did say to check windows log viewer and see if the program is there but so far at least I haven't seen it.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:17
If it does not happen with any other product then you need to go back to the developer again.
– rob
Aug 20 '14 at 12:57
add a comment |
Screen seems ok. Can't find it by taping arrows or anything. I can stop it from running with the manager but if i try to reopen it it is the same. task manager says it is open but nowhere to be saw.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:05
Worked fine and then not any more. Reinstalling doesn't seem to work. Developer said it must be with my computer, but I don't know what to do.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:06
Oh, they did say to check windows log viewer and see if the program is there but so far at least I haven't seen it.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:17
If it does not happen with any other product then you need to go back to the developer again.
– rob
Aug 20 '14 at 12:57
Screen seems ok. Can't find it by taping arrows or anything. I can stop it from running with the manager but if i try to reopen it it is the same. task manager says it is open but nowhere to be saw.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:05
Screen seems ok. Can't find it by taping arrows or anything. I can stop it from running with the manager but if i try to reopen it it is the same. task manager says it is open but nowhere to be saw.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:05
Worked fine and then not any more. Reinstalling doesn't seem to work. Developer said it must be with my computer, but I don't know what to do.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:06
Worked fine and then not any more. Reinstalling doesn't seem to work. Developer said it must be with my computer, but I don't know what to do.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:06
Oh, they did say to check windows log viewer and see if the program is there but so far at least I haven't seen it.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:17
Oh, they did say to check windows log viewer and see if the program is there but so far at least I haven't seen it.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:17
If it does not happen with any other product then you need to go back to the developer again.
– rob
Aug 20 '14 at 12:57
If it does not happen with any other product then you need to go back to the developer again.
– rob
Aug 20 '14 at 12:57
add a comment |
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Tasks don't have to be visual! Things are running on your machine all the time (look up Windows Services for an example)
– Dave
Aug 20 '14 at 9:05
I have the icon on desktop, along with all the other icons. It doesn't show in task bar.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:00
1
I can't seem to tell if anything is wrong with it. ALthough I noticed that in properties it has a size of zero bytes but in the c: programs it is listed as having bytes. Not sure if this means something or not. I tried reinstalling but no luck. It worked fine at first then stopped working. Wondering if I should just ask for money back as it is worthless if I can't use it.
– Mike Bernsten
Aug 20 '14 at 10:03
Have you rebooted? Tried in Safe Mode? Log into another profile?
– CharlieRB
Aug 20 '14 at 11:24
Or even just killing the task from task manager? If it previously crashed, it might not have shut down completely.
– Mawg
Jan 18 at 7:49