Where did my task manager go?

[WORLDe]

I am running win XP Pro with all updates.
When I hit ctrl-alt-del, the task manager button is grayed out.
If i try to run the task manager from a CMD, nothing happens.
The .exe is located in the proper place.

how can i get the task manager back?

 

[njem]

I am running win XP Pro with all updates.
When I hit ctrl-alt-del, the task manager button is grayed out.
If i try to run the task manager from a CMD, nothing happens.
The .exe is located in the proper place.

how can i get the task manager back?

It's not unusual for viruses to block task manager and other things
you might use in combating them.

 

[Gerry]

WORLDe

ctrl-alt-del should open Task Manager. I do not follow what you mean by
a button.

Try Ctrl+Shift+ Esc. Does that open Task Manager?

Another way to open Task Manager is to right click on the Tasbar and
select Task Manager.

Task Manager can be targetted by malware. What are your anti-virus and
anti-spyware arrangements?

Have a look in the System and Application logs in Event Viewer for
Errors and Warnings and post copies here. Don't post any more than 48
hours ago.

You can access Event Viewer by selecting Start, Control Panel,
Administrative Tools, and Event Viewer. When researching the meaning
of the error, information regarding Event ID, Source and Description
are important.

HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308427/en-us

A tip for posting copies of Error Reports! Run Event Viewer and double
click on the error you want to copy. In the window, which appears is a
button resembling two pages. Click the button and close Event
Viewer.Now start your message (email) and do a paste into the body of
the message. Make sure this is the first paste after exiting from
Event Viewer.

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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[Theslaz]

Download the free program "Hijackthis" . Not only is an aid in
determining if you have a virus; but it also has a tool that is similar
to task manager (under the mis. Tools Section) that you will be able to
run. Two other programs that I have used in the past to rid my computer
of nasties; is "Malwarebytes Anti-Malware" and "Combo fix". I find that
Combo fix does a real good job; however; you have to be careful when
using it.
Good Luck.

 

[Gerry]

Theslaz

You should put your advice directly to the person you want to receive
it. I assume your newsreader is capable of doing this. I am aware of the
capabilities of the programmes you mention. Whilst malware is a
possibility more information is needed first before going down that
road.

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Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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[Leroy]

Enable or Disable Task Manager for the Current User
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_taskmgrenab.htm