Re: Ctrl-alt-delete won't open processes

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From: Rich Barry (rbarry_at_NOTsocal.rr.com)
Date: 07/23/04 

Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 16:23:57 -0700

   Robert, you may have a Virus. Check at Kelly's.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm Select T
   and scroll to
Check your settings here: For Pro

Start/Run/gpedit.msc. User Configuration/Administrative
Templates/System/Crtl+Alt+Del Options. In the right pane double click Remove
Task Manager and enable it.

Also, if you have disabled the Alerter Service, CAD will be disabled. If
neither of these are the case and the Task Manager only opens for a few
seconds, then closes:

This behavior can be caused by a virus. One of three:

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.spybot.worm.html
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.klez.gen@mm.html
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.yaha.e@mm.html

"Robert Griendling" <rjgr@cox.net> wrote in message
news:%230vWnyLcEHA.1144@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> I can't get to the window that allow me to see what programs or processes
> are running. When I click ctrl-alt-delete, the window opens momentarily
and
> then closes. Also, I can't get to the window that allows me to customize
> what programs or processes are running. I thought it was msconfig.
>
> I'm running XP.
>
> Bob
>
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.722 / Virus Database: 478 - Release Date: 7/18/2004
>
>

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