NEED HELP!!! I can't access registry or task manager

[ahoover]

Everytime I try to open up regedit or task manager, they open and then close down within a second...something is closing these so I can't make changes. However, I can access them fine in safe mode. Anyone know what files or where to look in my registry to see what is doing this? I need to get rid of whatever it is. Thanks.

 

[crow053]

Try an online virus scan

 

[2cornflakes]

Re crow's suggestion FAQ760-3862 contains a list of online scan sources. I've seen the trend micro suggested a lot, I've used the panda soft.

If the same software that is causing the registry problems would also be blocking workings of an on-line scan, another suggestion I've seen made is to download and run f-prot's dos av scanner.

http://www.f-prot.com/products/corporate_users/dos/

 

[carrr]

Probably the W32.Spybot.Worm

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.spybot.worm.html

Check this out:

http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/WinXP/Q_20772831.html

"'Tis an ill wind that blows no minds." - Malaclypse the Younger

 

[wbg34]

Start your computer in safe mode with network support and then access the registry editor or online scans.

 

[micker377]

If this is XP or ME, be sure to disable System Restore or when you do get rid of the problem, next re-boot will put it back!