Help plz,"task manager disabled"

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scudmissile007

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Hi guys,my another system running with win xp os.some virus has attacked it the task manager is disabled and its not allowing to install any antivirus ,the present avg antivirus is also not working.How to get rid of it without formatting the system.plz help.TIA
 
Frequently Asked Question With Solutions for Windows:-
1. Registry Editor/Task Manager disabled.

Task Manager has been Disabled:-
Go to following keys one by one:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
HKEY_USERS\.default\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
In right-side pane, delete the DWORD value named DisableTaskMgr.
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Use group policy editior (gpedit.msc) and go to user configuration-->administrative templates-->system-->ctrl+alt+del options and choose the first entry in the right hand side. "Remove Task Manager" Click on it and change the value into Disabled and press apply. That's all.

But this is only a temporary solution as the virus will trigger its processes again when you restart your PC and task manager will be disabled again. You have to clean your PC first with an antivirus.
 
First copy this following code in notepad and save it as registry_enable.reg
[remember to keep the extension as .reg]
#Next double click on the file and select OK

Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"DisableRegistryTools"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"**.del.DisableRegistryTools"=-

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Group Policy Objects\LocalUser\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"DisableRegistryTools"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Group Policy Objects\LocalUser\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"**del.DisableRegistryTools"=-

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
"NoSaveSettings"=dword:00000000

For task manager run the above method with the following codes

Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"DisableTaskMgr"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Group Policy Objects\LocalUser\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"DisableTaskMgr"=dword:00000000
"**del.DisableTaskMgr"=" "

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system\]
"DisableTaskMgr"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]
"DisableCAD"=dword:00000000
 
^^ Well, actually you are suggesting him the same thing that I said.

Only difference being that you're changing the value using a .reg file and I said him to do it manually.

And since mine method didn't work(according to him), yours will not work too. :ashamed:

@OP

Did you try 7 Quick Fix?
 
7 Quick fix works but for 2-3 seconds ,its really irritating what to do.

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7 Quick fix & combofix works but for only 2 seconds then the task manager closes by itself,how to install anti virus .installation automatically closes after 4-5 seconds.its really frustrating ;-(what to do.
 
scudmissile007 said:
7 Quick fix works but for 2-3 seconds ,its really irritating what to do.

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7 Quick fix & combofix works but for only 2 seconds then the task manager closes by itself,how to install anti virus .installation automatically closes after 4-5 seconds.its really frustrating ;-(what to do.
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Reinstall OS..... That's all you can do at the moment. :)
 
Have you tried logging in to XP Safe Mode? and trying the above advices

A description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XP

How To Enter Windows XP Safe Mode Using the System Configuration Utility

Which Safe Mode option should I choose?

Users who are running later versions of Windows will get several different options for different types of Safe Mode. For example, you may have options for "Safe Mode", "Safe Mode with Networking", and "Safe Mode with Command Prompt." Below is a brief description of each of these different modes.

1. Safe Mode

The basic Safe Mode option is usually what most users will want to choose when troubleshooting their computer. This is the most basic Safe Mode option and has no additional support.

2. Safe Mode with Networking

For users needing access to the Internet or the network they're connected to while in Safe Mode users may wish to choose this option. This mode is helpful for when you need to be in Safe Mode to troubleshoot but also need access to the Internet so you can get updates, drivers, or other files to help troubleshoot your issue.

3. Safe Mode with Command Prompt

This Safe Mode would also allow you to have access to the command line (MS-DOS prompt).

You can try with the first option first and then proceed with the rest.
 
I guess Virus has done most of damage to your system.Make sure you backup necessary data.

Use your OS cd and do a repair .

After repairing your os install AVAST antivirus (Make sure you enable boot time scan by registering it)its free.

Do a boot time scan for entire disk.

God bless your system.

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I doubt you will be allowed to enter into safe mode .Virus these days are more smarter they dont feel you safe.:)
 
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