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Multiple Issues, Task Manager ETC.

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by keatz, 2010/06/12.

  1. 2010/06/12
    keatz

    keatz Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hey Guys,

    So a couple days ago, i tried to Ctrl+Alt+Delete and i recieved this message

    "Task Manager has been disabled by your Administrator "

    I have never disabled my Task Manager, and i have not got the slightest clue as to how to fix it.

    Also, when i Windows key + R for my "Run" i recieve this message

    "This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer"

    I am the system administrator, and i have never put any such restrictions or messed around with any of this stuff


    Any suggestions?

    Thanks,
     
  2. 2010/06/12
    jpChris

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    Hi keatz,

    Welcome to Windows BBS!

    A virus can cause your problem. When was the last time you ran your Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware programs?

    Also, since you're a beginner, we'll try to make it as painless as possible. Both of your problems are registry related and relatively easy to fix — if you follow the directions exactly.
     

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  4. 2010/06/13
    hawk22

    hawk22 Geek Member

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    Symptom

    When you try to open Task Manager, the following error may occur:

    Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator
    Resolution

    This error is caused if the DisableTaskMgr restriction is enabled. To enable Task Manager, try one of these methods:
    IMPORTANT: If this restriction was enabled in your system without you doing anything or without your knowledge, then it's highly likely that a Virus has blocked the usage of Task Manager in your system by enabling the DisableTaskMgr policy via the registry. I strongly suggest that you perform a thorough checkup of your system immediately. Steps listed in the Resolution section of this article helps you unblock the Task Manager, but that does not remove the Virus (if any) from your system.

    The resolutions require you to use Run, but as you say this feature has also been disabled.
    Virus is the most likely culprit here.

    Resolutions here:

    http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Taskmanager_error.htm
     
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    Admin.

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