Re: Task Manager Closes Immediately

From: null (null_at_planetzero.com)
Date: 09/16/04


Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 13:20:32 -0400

Mike wrote:
> When I press Ctrl+Alt+Del the Task Manager screen appears
> for less than 1 second and then shuts down. There is an
> icon for the Task Manager on the taskbar but when I move
> the mouse pointer to it it disappears. This problem
> occured last year and it was fixed using a Symantec virus
> removal tool. My anti-virus software is up to date,
> definitions are current. Hard disk scan shows no viruses
> detected.
> I am running XP home edition on a Dell Dimension LX800CXE.
>
> Thanks,

Try this as a workaround:

Start > Run > type TASKMGR.EXE and hit enter

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The reader should exercise normal caution and backup the Registry and 
data files regularly, and especially before making any changes to their 
PC, as well as performing regular virus and spyware scans. I am not 
liable for problems or mishaps that occur from the reader using advice 
posted here. No warranty, express or implied, is given with the posting 
of this message.


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