Task Manager, msconfig, regedit close quickly

When I open task manager, msconfig, or regedit, they all dissapear
very quickly. Also, little task manager icons accumulate in the
taskbar until I mouse over them. Any suggestions?

Update your virus protection and run a check. I wouldn't
be surprised if you got a good one.


>-----Original Message-----
>When I open task manager, msconfig, or regedit, they all
dissapear
>very quickly. Also, little task manager icons accumulate
in the
>taskbar until I mouse over them. Any suggestions?
>.
>

You have a virus. See www.dougknox.com, Win XP Utilities, Create Emergency
Copies of Critical XP System Utilities. This small VB Program will create
backup, usable copies of Task Manger, Regedit and MSConfig (named
Taskmgr1.exe, Regedit.com and MSConfig1.exe) in a new folder
C:\EmergencyUtil. Many virus programs will intercept these programs, based
on their original file name. The modified file names, allow them to be run.
Open Windows Explorer to C:\EmergencyUtil and double click the application
you need. The next revision will allow you to browse for the folder you
want to place the backups in.

Additionally, see the Win XP Utilities section for Startup Programs Tracker.
This small utility scans your system for startup programs and running
processes. It also allows you to create a log file that can be copied and
pasted into a newsgroup post. The contents of the program window are also
copied to the Windows Clipboard, automatically. For replies to newsgroup
posts, do NOT include the Running Services, unless its absolutely necessary.

Update your AV Software and scan your system in Safe Mode.

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Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
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"Mike" <b420lunt@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> When I open task manager, msconfig, or regedit, they all dissapear
> very quickly. Also, little task manager icons accumulate in the
> taskbar until I mouse over them. Any suggestions?