task manager

[Guest]

my computer has been running slow on startup and some programs start on start
up causing me to wonder why it is so slow (i got a pretty fast machine brand
new)
so im wondering why and i try to open task manager to see the memory
alocation and nothing.


nothing hapens i cant get task manager to run what is going on?
"ctrl-alt-delete" nothing right click taskbar click task manager nothing i
just dont understand the only thing i can think of is i got a virus or
somthing

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

You're on the right track, you hvae a virus. Use the emergency tools
described here while you sort it out:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_emerutils.htm

Download these, then restart in Safe mode and run them:

http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/8/lng/us/tpl/v5/nid/3001#3001
http://www.f-secure.com/download-purchase/tools.shtml

How to start in Safe mode:
http://www.rickrogers.org/fixes.htm#Safe mode

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Rock]

my computer has been running slow on startup and some programs start on start
up causing me to wonder why it is so slow (i got a pretty fast machine brand
new)
so im wondering why and i try to open task manager to see the memory
alocation and nothing.


nothing hapens i cant get task manager to run what is going on?
"ctrl-alt-delete" nothing right click taskbar click task manager nothing i
just dont understand the only thing i can think of is i got a virus or
somthing

THE PARASITE FIGHT
Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Richard Harper’s Guide to Cleaning Pests
http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm