Task manager and auto updates are disabled

I can't seem to get my task manager or automatic updates to turn on what can
I do to fix the problems.... should I completely reinstall XP service pack
one or do something entirely different

Are you currently running WinXP SP1?

Grey wrote:
> I can't seem to get my task manager or automatic updates to turn on what
> can
> I do to fix the problems.... should I completely reinstall XP service pack
> one or do something entirely different

Why does Task Manager, MSCONFIG, or REGEDIT disappear while opening?
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ToolsQuit.htm

You could even have the malware "Vundo"
http://www.microsoft.com/security/po...=Win32%2fVundo

Suggest you consider doing a complete scan of your system just to make sure you haven't
any viruses, trojans, malware before trying to get updates.

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by third-party software
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;827315

Newsgroup - Security - Viruses


OE client -
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...security.virus
or

Web client -
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/com...security.virus


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http://taurarian.mvps.org
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"Grey" <> wrote in message
news:36ECCA8E-A387-491C-88AB-...
|I can't seem to get my task manager or automatic updates to turn on what can
| I do to fix the problems.... should I completely reinstall XP service pack
| one or do something entirely different

I am running service pack 2. It keeps asaying that task manager was disabled
by administrator and I did run a virus scan and found 2 viruses and deleted
them..... I would like further information on what I should do to correct
problem

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Are you currently running WinXP SP1?
>
> Grey wrote:
> > I can't seem to get my task manager or automatic updates to turn on what
> > can
> > I do to fix the problems.... should I completely reinstall XP service pack
> > one or do something entirely different
>
>

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

I''ll bet you dollars to doughnuts that you've got a Vundo infection,
accompanied by ZLOB and SDBot infections, all protected by a rootkit. No
anti-virus or anti-spyware application alone is gonna fix this.

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.

--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/



Grey wrote:
> I am running service pack 2. It keeps asaying that task manager was
> disabled
> by administrator and I did run a virus scan and found 2 viruses and
> deleted
> them..... I would like further information on what I should do to correct
> problem
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Are you currently running WinXP SP1?
>>
>> Grey wrote:
>>> I can't seem to get my task manager or automatic updates to turn on what
>>> can
>>> I do to fix the problems.... should I completely reinstall XP service
>>> pack
>>> one or do something entirely different