Regedit/regedt32 No longer work

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John Smith

In addition to task manager not working (doesn't display processes visibly
any more), regedit doesn't open any more either.

Any ideas? (Running XP sp2)

Thanks - Jim
 
Install xp cd,exit the info page,then go to run,type:cmd In cmd type:
Sfc /Scannow When the graph is thru type:CHKDSK C: /F Agree to restart,
then type:EXIT Restart computer,remove cd.If that doesnt correct it,then
create a new account,start up xp in new,see if the problem(s) are gone,if so,
you have a corrupt user account.
 
Jim,

A virus/trojan is causing this. First run a fully updated trojan/virus scanner.

Task Manager, MSCONFIG, or REGEDIT disappears while opening:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/toolsquit.htm

AVG Anti-Virus: (freeware)
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_index.php

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Scanners.htm

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

List all processes and their Command-line parameters:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/listproc.htm

How to manage Windows Startup?:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/startup.htm

Sysinternals Freeware - Utilities for Windows NT and Windows 2000 - Process Explorer:
http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/procexp.shtml

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Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


In addition to task manager not working (doesn't display processes visibly
any more), regedit doesn't open any more either.

Any ideas? (Running XP sp2)

Thanks - Jim
 
John said:
In addition to task manager not working (doesn't display processes visibly
any more), regedit doesn't open any more either.

Any ideas? (Running XP sp2)

Thanks - Jim
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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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You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having
both at once. - RAH
 
I have installed Trend Micro's AV and Spy software. Scanned and Cleaned.

Still NO longer have functions below (at least) even when logged in as
administrator:

Services
Tasks
Regedt32
All dos level commands that show or remove tasks
Advanced options on user setup panel in control panel

What the heck can I do to fix this?

Thanks - Jim
 
John said:
Also, none of the securityresponse....links below are working from my
machine??????
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Check your Hosts file.

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Bruce Chambers

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You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having
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