Windows task manager disabled

[Lilia Morentin aka GI_Lil]

somehow this was disable, but I have no idea where to go
to get it enabled. I have administrator rights, but no
where do I see any tips on how to enable the task manager
to work again in the knowledge base. can anyone help me
before I go on active duty in 3 weeks? thanks!

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

If the error says that its been disabled by the Administrator, see www.dougknox.com, Win XP Utilities, Windows XP Security Console. This restriction, among many others, can be controlled with this utility. If the Task Manager opens, then quickly closes, you have a virus.

Likely one of the following:

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

For additional help see www.dougknox.com, Win XP Utilities, Create Emergency Copies of Critical XP System Utilities. This small VB Program will create backup, usable copies of Task Manger, Regedit and MSConfig (named Taskmgr1.exe, Regedit.com and MSConfig1.exe) in a new folder C:\EmergencyUtil. Many virus programs will intercept these programs, based on their original file name. The modified file names, allow them to be run. Open Windows Explorer to C:\EmergencyUtil and double click the application you need. The next revision will allow you to browse for the folder you want to place the backups in.

Additionally, see the Win XP Utilities section for Startup Programs Tracker. This small utility scans your system for startup programs and running processes. It also allows you to create a log file that can be copied and pasted into a newsgroup post. The contents of the program window are also copied to the Windows Clipboard, automatically. For replies to newsgroup posts, do NOT include the Running Services, unless its absolutely necessary.