Ctrl-alt-delete won't open processes

[Robert Griendling]

I can't get to the window that allow me to see what programs or processes
are running. When I click ctrl-alt-delete, the window opens momentarily and
then closes. Also, I can't get to the window that allows me to customize
what programs or processes are running. I thought it was msconfig.

I'm running XP.

Bob

 

[Rich Barry]

Robert, you may have a Virus. Check at Kelly's.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm Select T
and scroll to
Check your settings here: For Pro

Start/Run/gpedit.msc. User Configuration/Administrative
Templates/System/Crtl+Alt+Del Options. In the right pane double click Remove
Task Manager and enable it.

Also, if you have disabled the Alerter Service, CAD will be disabled. If
neither of these are the case and the Task Manager only opens for a few
seconds, then closes:

This behavior can be caused by a virus. One of three:

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.spybot.worm.html
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected]
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected]

 

[Jetro]

Nobody can click Ctrl+Alt+Del. Use Ctrl+Shift+Esc to invoke Task Manager or
r-click on Taskbar.

 

[Robert Griendling]

I can't run gpedit.msc. Says it can't find the file.