Re: All windows related (Task manager, registry edit etc.) programs auto close

From: Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\) (Torgeir.Bakken-spam_at_hydro.com)
Date: 08/08/04 

Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2004 19:40:48 +0200

anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com wrote:

> Every time I try and open a program related to windows,
> such as task manager, or registry edit, it will
> automatically close very quickly. I'm without any idea
> how to get rid of this and it's becoming a real pain not
> being able to use many windows applications. If you have
> any knowledge related to this a reply would be greatly
> appreciated.
Hi

This might be the work of the Swen worm or something similar
(it could be from some spyware or parasite as well).

To try to solve your problem, do the following:

Run a cleanup tool, e.g. Stinger.exe from McAfee, it removes 30+
most common virus/worms in one sweep.

McAfee AVERT Stinger
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/

Be sure to run an updated Antivirus program at all times.

For the Spyware and Parasites part, you will need to run other tools:

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

The Parasite Fight Quick Fix Protocol
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm 

-- 
torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/default.mspx

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Task Manager Closes Immediately
    ... McAfee AVERT Stinger ... For the Spyware and Parasites part, you will need to run other tools: ... The Parasite Fight Quick Fix Protocol ... -- torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of the 1328 page Scripting Guide: ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • Re: Cannot open regedit
    ... McAfee AVERT Stinger ... For the Spyware and Parasites part, you will need to run other tools: ... The Parasite Fight Quick Fix Protocol ... -- torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of the 1328 page Scripting Guide: ...
    (microsoft.public.win2000.registry)
  • Re: default page changed and greyed, as well as the regedit
    ... McAfee AVERT Stinger ... For the Spyware and Parasites part, you will need to run other tools: ... The Parasite Fight Quick Fix Protocol ... -- torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of the 1328 page Scripting Guide: ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • Re: registry editing question
    ... Microsoft support but I could not get into the registry to delete the ... > (it could be from some spyware or parasite as well). ... > torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: Cant open regedit
    ... McAfee AVERT Stinger ... For the Spyware and Parasites part, you will need to run other tools: ... The Parasite Fight Quick Fix Protocol ... -- torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of the 1328 page Scripting Guide: ...
    (microsoft.public.win2000.registry)
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