Re: Using Start>Run, to get <msconfig> gives only a screen flash of sa

From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 11/27/04 

Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 13:58:13 -0500

XPediteThis wrote:
> Win XP Home/msn Explorer, Firewall enabled...
>
> When I use the Run utility, then type <msconfig>, I'll get no
> response from the computer 50% of the time. Other times, I get only
> a quick, on-screen "flash" of the msconfig user interface.
>
> Could this be the result of a known virus? I just started seeing
> this early this morning. System restore operates, but doesn't
> eliminate this curious problem.

What antivirus software do you use? Make sure it's current-generation stuff
& updated regularly. Also scan for spyware/malware with the latest versions
of SpyBot & Adaware (download from security.kolla.de and www.lavasoftusa.com
respectively) - update them & run full scans.
>
> The last thing I remember doing differently, is I had downloaded Yahoo
> messenger, and (regrettably) asked it to be my primary messenger
> program. I'm not sure if that's the cause of the msconfig dialog box
> disappearing act, however.

No, shouldn't be relevant.
>
> Thanks in advance for your help!