some windows instantly close

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Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/?­id=827315

Download Ad-aware SE and scan your PC for the presence of sp­yware:
http://www.download.com/3000-2144- [...] tag=button

Symantec Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/s­sc [...] en­id=sym

Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads [...] laylang=en

Utilize the following maintenance programs, at least monthly,
to maintain the optimum performance of Windows XP:

Description of the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] duct=winxp

How to Perform Disk Error Checking in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] duct=winxp

HOW TO: Analyze and Defragment a Disk in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] duct=winxp

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/se [...] hoose.mspx

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"some windows instantly close" wrote:

| when i try to open some programs, such as task manager or disk defragmenter
| (it seems to be mainly administrative and system tools), they only briefly
| appear. sometimes, they don't appear at all. this means i can't press ctrl
| + alt + delete to close frozen programs or log off other users. please
| help!!!



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Virus Database (VPS): 0518-3, 05/04/2005
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In addition, after doing an on-line check, you need to purchase, install and
keep updated the Antivirus program of your choice.

Bobby

"Alasdair" <alasdair@digitalREMOVEMEmystic.co. uk> wrote in message
news5fiu5$8b0$1@newsg4.svr.pol.co.uk...
> your computer is infected with a virus get a virus checker (online to
> start with)
> try http://uk.trendmicro-europe.com/index_consumer.php
>
> Alasdair
>
>
> --
> please note email address requires editing
>
> www.digitalmystic.co.uk
>
> "some windows instantly close" <some windows instantly
> close@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:6333A27E-1B16-4E3C-9AC0-29C666384503@microsoft.com...
>> when i try to open some programs, such as task manager or disk
>> defragmenter
>> (it seems to be mainly administrative and system tools), they only
>> briefly
>> appear. sometimes, they don't appear at all. this means i can't press
>> ctrl
>> + alt + delete to close frozen programs or log off other users. please
>> help!!!
>
>

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How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/se [...] hoose.mspx

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"matt" wrote:

| hey i tried that site and it didn't help. it found some viruses but could
| not delete a majority of them. i also got the newest definitions for the
| norton virus program i already have and that didn't help. ad-aware didn't do
| anything either. i have no clue what to do.



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Virus Database (VPS): 0519-2, 05/12/2005
Tested on: 5/12/2005 9:18:43 AM
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