Here are some other methods you can use in XP to quickly access the Task
Manager:
METHOD ONE:
Press [Ctrl][Shift][Esc].
METHOD TWO:
1. Right-click the taskbar.
2. Select the Task Manager command.
METHOD THREE:
1. Right-click the desktop.
2. Select New | Shortcut.
3. Type Taskmgr.exe in the text box.
4. Choose Next, and then select Finish.
5. Double-click the new icon.