Task Manager

[M. Shachar]

I cannot see my task manager. <CTL><DEL><ALT> will cause
it to appear for a second and then it will be minimized
in the task bar. When I point the mouse on its icon, it
disappears completely. HELP!!!!

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

As Rick said, some virus/worm programs watch for certain system utilities to
be run, then squash them.

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.

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

M: I am no expert, but I find Taskmanager a valuable
tool. So, I see your frustration. I am going to assume
that since you are on this site you are running XP
Why would you bother with all the keyboarding? Just pull
down to an open space on the taskbar and RT> up comes a
screen for taskmanager. Now, click that and you are in
business. Running without this tool is like walking
through the forest blindfolded.
Good Luck

Bronco

FWIW

If the Task Manager is not appearing with CTRL+ALT+DEL, then it will not
appear using the mouse on the Taskbar menu because of the reasons stated in
other messages in this thread. Also, many people dislike using a mouse when
there is a keyboard shortcut available that will perform the same function
much faster. I have people in my office who very rarely use a mouse and
there is no way that I can keep up with them when using the mouse only. It's
amazing to watch them navigate through windows.

--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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