Task Manager doesn't end processes properly

[Bernie Deitrick]

Hello all,

I run Win98 at work, and Ctrl-Alt-Delete brings up the Task Manager, and
"End Task" promptly shuts down whatever process I need to kill.

At home, I run WinXP home version. Ctrl-Alt-Delete brings up the Task
Manager, but "End Task" rarely shuts down the process I need to kill. My PC
Sits there with the processor at 100%, and after a while a message box
saying "Blah blah isn't responding. End now?" comes up, but that doesn't
kill the process either.

What am I missing?

Thanks,
Bernie
MS Excel MVP

 

[Soo Kuan Teo [MS]]

Can you tell us what process are you trying to end with the Task Manager?

 

[Bernie Deitrick]

Soo Kuan,

Most frequently, Outlook Express. Often, Photo Deluxe.

Bernie
MS Excel MVP

 

[David Candy]

Right click the task. There are two kill options. Also some nasties are two files - they restart each other as soon one is killed. See if taskkill from Pro will work on the crippled Home.