A method and apparatus for abandoning an interrupted task is provided. The method includes setting at least one of a plurality of logic elements associated with at least one of a plurality of first registers, wherein the plurality of first registers are adapted to access data stored in a plurality of second registers at substantially the same time when the plurality of logic elements are set. The method further includes resetting the plurality of logic elements substantially before the plurality of first registers access the data stored in the plurality of second registers.