Task Manager Problem

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Lou,

This is usually caused by malware / viruses. Try Trend Micro's Sysclean
package (free), it's capable of eliminating keyloggers, trojans etc. Full
instructions at:

Generic Trojan / Adware Infestation Removal Procedure:
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html

Trend Micro Sysclean package
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=10820

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"PA_Lou" <PALou@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Task Manager will not initiate. It shows on the screen for a split second
> and
> disapears. This started happening a couple weeks ago.
>
> Thanks,
> --
> Lou

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

This is usually caused by malware / viruses. Try Trend Micro's Sysclean
package (free), it's capable of eliminating keyloggers, trojans etc. Full
instructions at:

Generic Trojan / Adware Infestation Removal Procedure:
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html

Trend Micro Sysclean package
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=10820
--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"PA_Lou" <PALou@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Tried all that was recommended but without success. In addition I can't
> run
> MSCONFIG either. It does the same as Task Mgr.. i.e., it starts for a
> split
> second then stops.
>
> "PA_Lou" wrote:
>
>> Task Manager will not initiate. It shows on the screen for a split second
>> and
>> disapears. This started happening a couple weeks ago.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> --
>> Lou