Well that's the cause of your problem. I did mention "Also note that Malware/viruses can
turn on these restrictions"
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=TROJ_AGENT.EVJ&VSect=T
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TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2007 - Australia
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How to make a good post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
Backup and data recovery:
http://www.acronis.com.sg/
Enhancing file system performance:
http://www.diskeeper.com/defrag.asp
Defending your machine:
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
|
| Learned friend PA Bear,
|
| You are quite right in that I need to do more. I still have a few problems.
|
| 1. Although my RUN function is back. When I type in msconfig I am given the
| error message that "windows cannot find msconfig"
|
| 2. When I used my internet browsers (AOL and Explorer) I seem to have the
| Viva TermeX Virus.
|
| 3. I have no access to system restore.
|
|
| Please advise.
|
| - Joe
|
| "PA Bear" wrote:
|
| > YW, Joe, but I'd do more checking than simply one scan with AVG
| > (Anti-Spyware, I assume).
| > --
| > ~PA Bear
| >
| > JOE X5 wrote:
| > > My learned friends,
| > >
| > > The problem is solved. Thank you all for your contributions. I followed
| > > the
| > > links provided my friend TaurArian after, removing the restrictions on
| > > registry editing, I downloaded and ran AVG. during the scan , the windows
| > > RUN function returned. My PC is now operating normally.
| > >
| > > You have my gratitude.
| > >
| > > "PA Bear" wrote:
| > >
| > >> Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis
| > >> log to an appropriate forum.
| > >>
| > >> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
| > >>
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
| > >>
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
| > >>
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
| > >>
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
| > >>
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
| > >>
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
| > >>
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
| > >>
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
| > >>
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
| > >>
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
| > >>
| > >> When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
| > >> (
http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use.
| > >> It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
| > >> assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
| > >>
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
| > >>
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
| > >>
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
| > >>
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for
| > >> expert
| > >> analysis, not here.**
| > >>
| > >> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting
| > >> this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
| > >> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
| > >>
| > >> --
| > >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
| > >> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
| > >> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org
| > >>
| > >> JOE X5 wrote:
| > >>> My learned friend TaurArian,
| > >>>
| > >>> I followed the links you suggested. Thank you. I was able to fix the
| > >>> disabled task manager. However, the Run function is still gone. Also,
| > >>> when
| > >>> I restart my PC the problem returns, which means I again have no task
| > >>> manager and have to apply the downloads again.
| > >>>
| > >>> Please advise
| > >>>
| > >>> - Joe
| > >>>
| > >>>
| > >>>> Also note that Malware/viruses can turn on these restrictions.
| > >>>>
| > >>>> Enable/repair the Task Manager (#113)
| > >>>>
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
| > >>>>
| > >>>> Allows you to enable or disable Task Manager for the Current User
| > >>>>
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_taskmgrenab.htm
| > >>>>
| > >>>> Lift Restrictions - Task Manager, Regedit and CMD (Line 275)
| > >>>>
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
| > >>>>
| > >>>>
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Taskmanager_error.htm
| > >>>> Error Message: "Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator"
| > >>>>
| > >>>> Restore the Run Command (Line 57)
| > >>>>
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
| > >>>>
| > >>>> You can download a script here for the Registry
| > >>>>
http://www.dougknox.com/security/scripts_desc/regtools.htm
| > >>>> See also:
www.dougknox.com, Win XP Utilities, Windows XP Security
| > >>>> Console
| > >>>> or
| > >>>> Line 275: Lift Restrictions - Task Manager, Regedit and CMD
| > >>>>
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
| > >>>>
| > >>>> --
| > >>>> ====================================
| > >>>> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2007 - Australia
| > >>>> ====================================
| > >>>> How to make a good post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
| > >>>> Backup and data recovery:
http://www.acronis.com.sg/
| > >>>> Enhancing file system performance:
http://www.diskeeper.com/defrag.asp
| > >>>> Defending your machine:
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
| > >>>>
| > >>>>
| > >>>> | > >>>>>
| > >>>>>
| > >>>>> My learned friends,
| > >>>>>
| > >>>>> I am in dire need of your assistance. After an Ad-aware scan and
| > >>>>> removal
| > >>>>> of the "critical instances" found I have encountered two issues.
| > >>>>>
| > >>>>> 1. I cannot access Task manager. I receive an error message stating:
| > >>>>> Task
| > >>>>> manager has been disabled by your administrator.
| > >>>>>
| > >>>>> 2. My RUN function (the one that should be on the left column after
| > >>>>> clicking start.
| > >>>>>
| > >>>>>
| > >>>>> Also, I cannot use system restore. After going to
| > >>>>> START/ACCESSORIES/SYSTEM TOOLS/SYSTEM RESTORE, it browsed and tried to
| > >>>>> locate it. It then gave the prompt to fix the problem. I selected it.
| > >>>>> But
| > >>>>> now, when I go to system restore in the way described, nothing
| > >>>>> happens.
| > >>>>>
| > >>>>> As you can see, I need you.
| > >>>>>
| > >>>>> Please advise
| > >>>>>
| > >>>>> Yours,
| > >>>>>
| > >>>>> Joe
| >
| >
