text: reinstall windows task manager? i copied all my files (including os) onto another hard drive, but some windows components apparently were not, such as windows task manager. i would like to know where exactly to find the install folder for this app is on the xp disc, or if there is a way to download it. you didn't say how you were copying your files.  if you used imaging software to copy the hard drive, you may want to try formatting the new drive and trying it again.  if you're not using imaging software, i think that is your problem.  if the new hard drive boots, (which it appears that it does), try a "repair" using your xp disk.  boot up the computer with the disc and choose the repair option.  good luck!