A lot of times, when a computer has been attacked by malware, the malware creators like to disable the task manager, to make the repair hard and tedious.
Below you will find the many ways to re-enable Task Manager:
These are the ways the task manager is opened
• Press CTRL-ALT-DEL on the keyboard
• Press CTRL-SHIFT-ESC on the keyboard
• Right-click on a blank area on the start bar and choose Task Manager
• Click on Start, Run and type TASKMGR in the run box and press Enter
First we’ll begin with the various registry modification methods for
correcting this problem.
Method 1 – Using the Group Policy Editor in Windows XP Professional
1. Click Start, Run, type gpedit.msc and click OK.
2. Under User Configuration, Click on the plus (+) next to
Administrative Templates
3. Click on the plus (+) next tSystem, then click on Ctrl+Alt+Delete Options
4. Find Remove Task Manager in the right-hand pane and double click on it
5. Choose the option “Not Configured” and click Ok.
6. Close the Group Policy Window
Method 2: Change the Task Manager Option through the Run line
1. Click on Start, Run and type the following command exactly and press Enter
Method 3: Change Task Manager through a Registry REG file
1. Click on Start, Run, and type Notepad and press Enter
2. Copy and paste the information between the dotted lines into
Notepad and save it to your desktop as taskmanager.reg
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
Microsoft is openly acknowledging Apple’s consumer electronics threat and making a move against it. The company’s COO Kevin Turner has announced that they will open their Microsoft Store, right next door to Apple this fall:
“And stay tuned, because we’re going to have some retail stores opened up that are opened up right next door to Apple stores this fall. Stay tuned, just stay tuned.” – Microsoft COO, Kevin Turner
He said it today at the Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference keynote.
Apple’s success in the retail market—which has helped the Cupertino company to win the mindshare battle, has come down heavy on M$—Microsoft wants to fight back doing the same thing—sounds familiar?—and showing whatever cool things they want to show.
I’m going to be the first to guess that it will look like a class-less Radio Shack (sorry).
After removing a nasty malware infection (virus) using security software (my guide here), you need to clean the traces of the infection that your anti-virus failed to remove. This is essential in preventing another spread of the attack. This is where iClean comes into play.
iClean is a portable application that can be run from anywhere, including a Flash drive. iClean will display information about the computer system in six tabs.
Processes: Displays all running processes with the option to check processes and kill them or kill and delete them.
Services: A list of all running services with the option to delete multiple services at once.
Registry: Several security sensitive Registry settings are displayed here including programs that bypass firewall rules, toolbars and browser helperobjects with the option to repair, backup and restore settings.
Startup Folders: Displays a list of startup items that are loaded during system start with the option to enable, disable or clear them.
Hosts: The Windows hosts file that is used by malware to redirect internet traffic.
We’ve all watched a movie, or given a presentation on our computers, only to get annoyed by the screen saver kicking in. I know you can just change your power settings, and have your computer set to stay on, but no body really wants that configuration full time. It can cause image burn-in, and even increase your electric bill. If you share this peeve of mine, then Caffeine is for you! It sits in your task bar, and keeps your PC awake by sending a simulated key-press signals every 59 seconds (configurable to time setting of your choice). The best part is, you can launch it when you need it- very quick.
Caffeine is totally free, and lite (only 13 KB). Just make sure you set the key-stroke time earlier than the time set for your screen-saver to initiate.
When you use multiple anti virus software on the same computer- you are asking for trouble. Anti virus software creates registry entries, and firewall setting that remain in the computer- even after you uninstall it. But with the solutions below, you can assure yourself that the given anti virus program will be removed for good.
Because using the default Windows uninstaller just isn’t enough.
8 removal tools to completely remove your
Anti-virus software like Kaspersky, AVG,
McAfee, Panda, Avast, Avira Antivir and Nod32.
KAVRemover
KAvRemover is free utility that helps you to completely remove all Kaspersky Labs products safely. The Kaspersky products include Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0\7.0\2009 , Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0\7.0\2009, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Workstations and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Servers.
AVG Remover utility removes all parts of AVG installation on your computer, including registry items, installation and user files on your disk, etc. AVG Remover is a lifesaver in case the AVG has refused to be removed or the repair installation process has failed repeatedly.
Norton Removal Tool 2009 is a handy tool to remove several Norton security products including Norton Anti Virus, Norton Internet Security, Norton AntiSpam and more, from your Windows. This app was a must on our flash drives during my Geek Squad years. Norton is a stubborn one.
McAfee Consumer Product Removal tool (MCPR.exe) removes all 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 versions of
McAfee consumer products. The removal tool deletes all traces of the following products in Windows 2000, XP, and Vista.
This option should only be used after you remove your
anti-virus software from your Windows, simply double click on the NOD32 Removal Tool, select ‘Yes’, and wait for a confirmation before it finishes its job.
Sometimes it´s not possible to uninstall avast! anti-virus the standard way – using the add/remove programs in control panel. In this case, you can use Avast! uninstallation utility aswClear.
In another attempt to regain the browser market- Microsoft has released this off the wall IE8 ad using good ol’ Clark (Dean Cain from Lois and Clark fame). I kinda like it, as it was a bit funny, and unexpected. But c’mon- is this what you want to use to introduce IE8′s privacy settings with?
Watch for yourself:
(she’s probably puking from the sight of IE8)
- While we’re on the topic of Microsoft ads- you should check out this Funnyordie.com Laptop Hunters rendition (strong language).
After removing a nasty malware infection (virus) using security software (
We’ve all watched a movie, or given a presentation on our computers, only to get annoyed by the screen saver kicking in. I know you can just change your power settings, and have your computer set to stay on, but no body really wants that configuration full time. It can cause 
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