steve-wolves said:
when i use control-alt-del i get a message saying task manager
has been disabled
by the administrator but i am the only administator on the pc.
i allso can not do a system restore cause it wont let me disable it.
Hi
Your task manager problem might be the work of a worm or something
similar (it could be from some spyware or parasite as well).
To try to solve your problem, do the following:
Copy and paste the URL address lines into your IE address bar:
http://www.dougknox.com
In the menu, select Win XP Utilities, Disable/Enable Task Manager.
To try to find what has caused this:
Run a cleanup tool, e.g. Stinger.exe from McAfee, it removes 30+
virus/worms in one sweep.
McAfee AVERT Stinger
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
and this one:
On Line Virus Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com
Be sure to run an updated Antivirus program at all times.
For the Spyware and Parasites part, you will need to run other tools:
The Parasite Fight Quick Fix Protocol
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm