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when i use control-alt-del i get a message saying task manager has been
disabled
by the administrator but i am the only administator on the pc.
i allso can not do a system restore cause it wont let me disable it.

 

[Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\)]

when i use control-alt-del i get a message saying task manager
has been disabled
by the administrator but i am the only administator on the pc.
i allso can not do a system restore cause it wont let me disable it.

Hi

Your task manager problem might be the work of a worm or something
similar (it could be from some spyware or parasite as well).

To try to solve your problem, do the following:

Copy and paste the URL address lines into your IE address bar:

http://www.dougknox.com

In the menu, select Win XP Utilities, Disable/Enable Task Manager.


To try to find what has caused this:

Run a cleanup tool, e.g. Stinger.exe from McAfee, it removes 30+
virus/worms in one sweep.

McAfee AVERT Stinger
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/


and this one:

On Line Virus Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com

Be sure to run an updated Antivirus program at all times.


For the Spyware and Parasites part, you will need to run other tools:

The Parasite Fight Quick Fix Protocol
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm