I have a problem with my task manager, i can cntrl alt delete it up, but it simply flashes for a brief second, enough for me to speedily click the top program MAYBe and end it, but this is a very annoying process as i cannot access any processes. I have tried right clicking on the taskbar but it does the exact same thing. I dont believe it works in safe mode, but I could try that again. Any help on whats wrong, even help that would require it working in safe mode? Anything would be appreciated, as this has been going on for a while and has become a nuisance . Thank You in Advance

1.Click Start | Run.

2.Enter gpedit.msc at the command line and click OK. This will open the Group Policy settings window shown in Figure B.

3.Select User Configuration | Administrative Templates | System | Ctrl+Alt+Delete Options | Remove Task Manager.

4.Double-click the Remove Task Manager option from the Group Policy menu.

5.You can then disable, enable, or set the policy to Not Configured.

6.Remember: Since the policy in question is called Remove Task Manager, by disabling the policy, you are actually enabling the Task Manager. Disabling or setting this policy to Not Configured should alleviate Main's problem.


hope this helps

I tried this, and it said the file was not found. I attempted to search my computer for files and folders, and nothing came up again. Any suggestions, or should I just try to run a repair install?

here is some reading:

task manager disappears

the jist of which is you should check for a virus:

Please follow all of Owen's instructions HERE once you have completed that post your log on the Spyware, Adware and Viruses board.

Ok I posted my log to the board.

Owen will decipher it for you as soon as he can.

In the meantime just for the Task Manager this is a possible fix:

Enable the Task Manager (Line 51)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Troubleshooting the Task Manager
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_t.htm#tm

Thank you for your help D-a-l. I could have paid someone 200 dollars to come to my house and check it and mess around withs tuff, but you have a free, quick, and very well run site. It is a great idea, and I hope you guys are able to continue it, as you could charge and still be cheaper. Thx, and good lucky in the future, Ill make sure to revisit or mention your site to any friends with problems.

Best regards,

Matt

Tell owen thank you too, didnt want to bump hijack logs, as their so long to read that im sure he doesnt need to sort through old ones.

Glad it worked for you!

Thanks for the feedback!

Hi, I did a google search and I found that this is a common virus since so many people has it... But I for one, has done 2 full system scans and I didn't find anything... Someone please help. I have the problem where Taskmgr, regedit, msconfig just closes out on me when I open those.

greetings .noob number 3.

it would be best to start your own thread even tho you have a similar problem.

but anyway; have you tried the various fixes outlined in this thread?

please post back in a new thread