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When trying to access CTRL/ALT?DEL I get a pop up saying "Task bar has been
disabled by administrator

its not, how can I get it back?

thanks a ton in advance

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Taskmanager_error.htm

IMPORTANT
==========

This restriction is enabled by most Viruses / other Malware. So, run these
malware cleaners:

1. Ad-Aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com

2. SpyBot S&D
http://www.safer-networking.org

3. CWShredder
http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html

Update 1 & 2 before running a scan.

Clean-up Windows Startup:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/startup.htm

Then, run a full system virus scan with fully updated definitions. Try Trend
Micro's Sysclean package (free), it's capable of eliminating keyloggers,
trojans etc.

Generic Trojan / Adware Infestation Removal Procedure:
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html

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

Tutorials

Spybot - Search & Destroy:
http://www.cit.cornell.edu/computer/security/spyware/spybot/#adaware

Ad-Aware SE:
http://www.cit.cornell.edu/computer/security/spyware/adaware/

Tutorial for Kapersky On-line Virus Scanner
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=15574

If that does not help, download HijackThis from
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/ Generate a log using HijackThis and
visit any of these forums below to post your HijackThis log. The experts
there will guide you how to remove the spyware from your system:

AumHa forums:
http://www.aumha.net

CastleCops forums:
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html

Wilders Security Forums:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com

Note down the Security tips from Mike Burgess, in his site below:

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

Spyware Warrior:
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/index.php


--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


When trying to access CTRL/ALT?DEL I get a pop up saying "Task bar has been
disabled by administrator

its not, how can I get it back?

thanks a ton in advance

 

[HomeNews]

TYVM...that first link worked, I'll do the system clean too.

Appreciate all your help

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're welcome!

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


TYVM...that first link worked, I'll do the system clean too.

Appreciate all your help