msconfig, regedit, task manager not run

[fgaynor]

I am running Windows XP Home upgraded with SP2. When I try
to Start-Run-Regedit, Start-Run-Msconfig, or Ctrl-Alt-Del
into Task Manager, each of these programs starts then
immediately stops. What's going on?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You probably have a PC that is infected with a virus.

Symantec Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym

Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_t.htm and scroll down
to the topic titled "Task Manager - Control/Alt/Delete - Doesn't Work"

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| I am running Windows XP Home upgraded with SP2. When I try
| to Start-Run-Regedit, Start-Run-Msconfig, or Ctrl-Alt-Del
| into Task Manager, each of these programs starts then
| immediately stops. What's going on?

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I am running Windows XP Home upgraded with SP2. When I try
to Start-Run-Regedit, Start-Run-Msconfig, or Ctrl-Alt-Del
into Task Manager, each of these programs starts then
immediately stops. What's going on?

The type of behavior you describe is typical behavior of more than
one virus/worm, the three below being the most common:

W32.Klez
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected]

W32.Yaha
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected]

W32.Spybot.Worm
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.spybot.worm.html

Because many of the newer viruses and worms, such as the
Spybot mentioned above, can disable antivirus applications whose
definitions aren't kept up-to-date, try using one or more of the free
on-line scanners to double-check your system.

Trend Micro - Free online virus Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

McAfee Security - FreeScan
http://www.mcafee.com/myapps/mfs/default.asp

Symantec Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/ssc/home.asp

Panda ActiveScan - Free online scanner
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm

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Bruce Chambers

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