Re: Authority to use Task Manager...

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Many thanks, Rock and Detkv! I realize system has Malware. I will try using
Spyware Doctor...but Zone Alarm Pro causes installation problems with this
type of software. At least Rock's suggestion will give access to Task
Manager until the problem is resolved.


"Detlev Dreyer" <detdreyer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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"Arty" <Arty@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

When I do a Alt-Control-Delete (Windows XP), a dialog box says the
administrator has not given authority to open Task Manager.

You've installed Malware, taking advantage of your administrative
privileges.

But, the system is simple, only one user, and that user is designated
as administrator.

Not a good idea since an account with administrative privileges should
be used only if these privileges are required. All other activities
(eg. surfing) should happen with restricted privileges (limited account).

I can not find the site where the "administrator" turns on or off this
program. Anybody know?

Already posted in this thread, however, this does *not* clean your
compromised system.

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