task manager

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Bob Reynolds

Hi,
Can't access task manager, control- alt -delete, I get the usual box
but when I select Task Manager I just get an option to log off or
disconnect, neither does sfc /scannow work, when I run this again the usual
box appears - sits there for a few minutes , does nothing and clears off.
Ran a few virus checks - a few trojan horses which I deleted, did web search
to no avail.
TIA
Bob.
 
Usually caused by Trojan, Viruses and Spywares. Try the following see if this
helps:

If you have Windows XP Professional then do one thing:

1. Click Start - Run - type GPEDIT.MSC and press enter
2. Expand To:
User Configuration
Administrative Templates
System
Ctrl+Alt+Del Option
3. Look in the right side pane. Set all 4 options in the right side pane to
"Disable" if they are already configured to "Not Configured" or "Enable"

If that doesn't help then or you have Windows XP Home Edition

1. Click Start - Run - type REGEDIT and press enter
2. Expand To:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System.

In the right-side pane, check if the value exists like:

DisbaleChangePassword
DisbaleLockWorkstation
DisableTaskMgr

Delete all those entries.

Check if you can open Task Manager now or Restart your computer once.

Meanwhile check the following link and see if this helps you:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555480

Let us know, if any of works.
 
Many thanks for your reply, unfortunately no luck, using home edition, went
all the way to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
There was one entry there, "disable"something, cant remember, anyway deleted
that to no avail. GPEDIT.MSC wont open.
Anyway I'll keep trying,
Again thanks for your help.
 
Try this solution - by Malke. Let us know which one works for you.

First make sure that the computer is completely virus/malware-free since
malware is a prime culprit for disabling the Task Manager.

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

If the machine is clean, see:

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

Lift Restrictions - Task Manager, Regedit and CMD (Line 275)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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

http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Taskmanager_error.htm - Task Manager has been
disabled by your administrator fix


Malke
 
Tried all that - no luck - the machine's been crawling along for some time
now- did several AVG checks-still have the impression theres a virus there
somewhere (kid use it a lot)
Last few days whenever I boot up there's a flashing warning sign on black
and white start up screen urging me to back up data that hard drive is in
imminent danger of dying, could this be true or would a virus cause this
considering it still wont allow to open task manager or run sfc
/scannow(starts-sit there for few mins and clears off with itself. Recently
ran msconfig, got rid of few unnecessary programs at start up, started
getting error messages at start up (cannot find etc.) so went back to
general tab and selected al again but still getting these error messages -
cannot find certain files (box-like shapes) I dont know, I just dont know.
Thanks RajKohli for sticking with this so far, you've done you bit, dont
blame you if you throw in the towel - many thanks again.
Bob
 
Give it a try:

1. Start Windows in Safe Mode
2. Goto Control Panel - Add / Remove Programs - uninstall all unnecessary
applications.
3. Run MSCONFIG in Safe Mode and uncheck all the applications from Startup
tab except your Anti-Virus and Spyware entries.
4. Restart your computer and run Windows in Normal mode. See, if the Task
Manager is still disabled. If yes, then try the previous fix and run an
online scan as suggestted.

Hope this help, let us know!
Hope this help, let us know!
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Useful Keyboard Shortcuts
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StartKey+Break opens the Control Panel System applet.

StartKey+Tab moves through the taskbar buttons

StartKey+D shows the Desktop
 
Last few days whenever I boot up there's a flashing warning sign on black
and white start up screen urging me to back up data that hard drive is in
imminent danger of dying, could this be true
Click to expand...

It could be true - very likely IS true.

Most drives have SMART technology built in and most modern systems are
SMART capable. What this means is the system board's BIOS has bits that can
translate the warning signals originating from the hard drive and pass them
on to you (the black and white screen you're seeing). SMART warns when
conditions are ripe for a hard drive to fail (do an internet search for
S.M.A.R.T. to learn more about this technology). There should be records in
Event Viewer repeating the warnings.

In my experience with SMART, it is right 99% of the time. I would start
getting important data off the hard drive. Then, if the drive is still
under warranty, contact the drive manufacturer. That will start the process
of getting the drive replaced. If the drive is no longer under warranty,
get a new replacement drive AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

NOTE: If the drive still hasn't failed by the time it's replaced count
yourself lucky and do not trust it as a spare drive.
 
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