Msconfig and Task manager on XP

by **jon88888** » Thu Apr 24, 2003 9:34 pm

Hi,
I have a problem with Msconfig and Task manager on XP.
When I try and load up either of them it appears on the screen for like a second and then disappears into now where and I cant use it.
Has anyone ever come across this?? How do I fix it?? As im sure you can imagine it is very frustrating.
Any help would be hugely appreciated.
Regards

Jonny Hilton

by ***Starz*** » Thu Apr 24, 2003 9:38 pm

Welcome Jonny

Glad you found PROneT...someone should be along soon to help you with you're problem...meanwhile...have a look around at all the different forums...you are bound to find something of interest...

by **SCgone** » Thu Apr 24, 2003 9:42 pm

Does it refuse to work if you right click on the task bar or by using Ctrl>Alt>Del?

Usually it's caused by Klez or Yaha viruses. Users typically report that it
closes as soon as it opens. So test for this first by visiting the following
site(s);

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/av ... .h@mm.html

or

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/av ... .e@mm.html

by **spike777** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 3:46 am

If this is a pre-installed, oem version, its possible that was added by the oem to "protect" you from doing something that would prevent XP from booting.

When preping pc's using the OPK-pre installation toolkit, we have modified XP to not allow msconfig & msinfo32 to be used. Many companies request this to "protect" the pc's from the workers.

by **jon88888** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 10:24 am

Thanks for all your help guys!!
Let me tell you something:
In the last few minutes a small window popped up telling me that Syscfg32.exe had crashed, i clicked "Dont send". All of a sudden though the Task Manager and Msconfig work fine, my computer is normal. Obviously syscfg32 is causing the problem and my comp will only work when it crashes. Does this give any more ideas??

Also on a none related topic, how do I stop programs automatically running at start up?

Thanks again.

by **Cyrric** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 2:36 pm

jon,

You might want to take a look at this:

http://www.viruslist.com/eng/viruslist.html?id=58453

by **Mac33** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 4:25 pm

Hi jon and welcome to the PROneTworks. Let us know how you get on with your problem, and if you still have difficulties i know we will be able to help.I see you are a Londoner and although i am a Scotsman my oldest son lives in London and has done for the past 16 years....I absolutely love London.
all the best

by **jon88888** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 5:09 pm

Hi again guys.
I looked at that link to the Virus Encyclopedia, and that is exactly what the problem is. The syscfg32.exe is the program causing all the problems. But does anyone know how I go about getting rid of the worm?
Its great to see someone loves LONDON!!!! I think its great too, but has some huge problems:)
THanks again everyone, youve all been really helpful.

by **RIP!** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 5:24 pm

Hi jon, try here to see if it can detect and clear the virus for you:
McAfee Virus Scan Online *FREE*

Also you can try:
Trend Micro Online *FREE*

Let us know how it goes and I wish you all the best.

by ***Starz*** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 7:07 pm

Since it has been determined that this is a virus problem...I have moved the thread in order to help others with the same predicament...

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