Why wont Task Manager start?

[Nancy]

When I type:
Ctrl + Alt + Del a Windows Security window pops up but only one
button is grayed out ... the Task Manager button.
It always worked in the past.
I am logged in as administrator, so why can't it be started?

Thank you

Nancy

[Dave Patrick]

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Ctrl + Alt + Del a Windows Security window pops up but only one button is
grayed out ... the Task Manager button.
It always worked in the past.
I am logged in as administrator, so why can't it be started?
Thank you
Nancy