How to remove virus that disables task manager
81WHO disabled the task manager?
Is your computer showing error messages when trying to run the task manager? Then you need to look for virus that has done it.
Why can't your anti-virus fix this?
This is because your anti-virus can remove the virus (if updated regularly). But it cannot restore the changes made by the virus.
So here is my Tip to fix the hole and a few softwares which may help you later on ( some small sized freewares).
Yes, its so simple by using the following tools without messing with the registry.
TOOLS YOU NEED....
These are the following tools (softwares) you require to do the operation.
These are all freeware download links from softpedia.com. These are also small sized softwares processexplorer (1.56MB) and RRT(48KB).
ProcessExplorer is a tool that is similar to windows task manager. Process Explorer will show you information about which handles and DLLs processes have opened or loaded.
RRT (Remove Ristrictions Tool) - A tool to re-enable Ctrl+Alt+Del, Folder Options and Registry tools
HijackThis is a general homepage hijacker detector and remover that targets the methods used by the most common hijackers
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4 EASY STEPS TO REMOVE RESTRICTIONS
If these doesn't work with in nornal startup , do this in safe mode
1.Disabling the Virus programs that are running
Run processxp.exe, kill all processes that have the icon of a folder. (REMEMBER there is no application that has an icon that of a folder) kill the processes which comes below the explorer.exe and has names similar to system services.after this DONOT double click any of the hard disk drives or usb drives, if you want to open a file use the explore button from the toolbar and browse the contents.
2.Removing the restrictions made by Virus
Virus makes some restrictions in the computer so that it cannot be identified easily, some common restrictions are disabling the taskmanager, disabling the show hidden files option in folder options, virus may be using the xp's autorun feature to run itself when we double click a hard disk drive and these autorun.inf and autorun.exe files are hidden.
For removing these restrictions run RRT.EXE and tick all the restrictions and select REMOVE button.This will remove the restrictions .(DoNOT restart now).
3.Restoring the registry changes made by virus
Run hijackthis.exe and do a system scan. tick all the boxes and click fix all button.(if you know which all programs you need you can avoid those programs from the list).
4. NOW WHAT ?
Thats IT. You are done. Your task manager will be working fine for you now.
Give your comments below and if you have any doubts ask them also
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Which ANTI-VIRUS DO YOU USE ? DOES it find these virus
The RRT tool is packaged with Malware, do not follow this guide, get Malwarebytes adware remover.
dear bawbag,
All the links i have provided is from "SOFTPEDIA.com" which guarantees that the softwares downloaded from their servers are 100% malware free.
check it.
Thanks - this was VERY helpful!!
Note to users: On step 3, be "selective" of what you check off, or your system will NOT be the same again!
On my system, a virus/trojan was hiding inside\Program Files\Microsoft Security Adviser\(Notice the misspelling of "Advisor".); watch for these files:
msavscmsctrlmsiemonmssadvmsscan
thanks god i didn't have that type of virus yet :p
really good
good post
I will fellow your tip and if it works I will make your site my home page,,, thanx any way
I will fellow your tip and if it works I will make your site my home page,,, thanx any way
gud 1 man...
wow, Fantastic solutions, which solved my lot of problems, but still i wonder why the anti virus are not able to detect these things
tnx,
good site,
im happy,
love u,
:-)
Man, you are a genius, or at least a big help. all other sites tried but couldnt give clear instructions and note kike you did, I was able to remove the virus , thanks to you, keep up th egood work. Your on the right side if genius!!!!
Great hub Sandeep :) Just wanted to let you know that I had linked your hub in one of my hubs on a similar topic... I hope thats fine with you
do i have to buy the full version to be rid of this beast.. i am so fricken over it!!!!
No need to buy the full version, Just the trial is enough.
hi i have installed all three but i cannot run processxp...so i proceeded with RRT and hijackthis. now my task manager is ok, but the problem is my computer still hangs for a split second and i will just see my screensaver. when i enter control alt delete it will restore the icons. then i have this error message that C:global.exe no disk there is no disk in the drive...i really hope you can help me. thank you so much.
hi i have installed all three but i cannot run processxp...so i proceeded with RRT and hijackthis. now my task manager is ok, but the problem is my computer still hangs for a split second and i will just see my screensaver. when i enter control alt delete it will restore the icons. then i have this error message that C:global.exe no disk there is no disk in the drive i have tried installing new anti-virus but it seems that i cannot run them in my laptop, what anti-virus will i use?...i really hope you can help me. thank you so much.
Hi Its a real Nice and simple way to get rid of it but are you sure the virus is deleted completly or i have to use any other spyware,virus protection to delte it, if yes then which is da best FREE prog i can use for my comp ? and what all progs you suggest (least) and best.
thanks anyways , additional info will be helpfull
Cheers
Papa
@papa, yes, it will remove the worm. But its always safe to install an anti-virus. I am using Avira free antivirus now. Use an anti-spyware along with it. Spybot-S&D is a good free solution.
Always remember, Anti-viruses should be installed before we are infected, Like install it after the windows installation.
@rupert, delete that file and go to RUN->cmd->msconfig and remove it from startup.
Read above too, anti-viruses are good only if its installed before virus infection. Don't think anti-viruses can repair the infected files, it will only delete the infected files. So if one of the system files get infected, anti viruses will remove that and we have to reinstall windows to get the things back to normal.
Ya i have tried that three softwares it will remove truelove virus.thankyou for giving info about that da...!
ya its working thank you
good work man.......
It keeps returning when i restart my PC?
Do this steps in safe mode. it should work.
I've been looking for a solution to my VIRUS problem for abt a month now... I cant wait to try your solution, I really hope it works. thanks in advance :) and I will be sure to keep you postd
hi every one...ppl whoever suffering by true love virus r task manager affecting virus , now got the solution...i prefer malware software which is the best to clear all..u can try this an get solution.i experienced tht.thnk u
I tried your method but it never worked... there were no folder icons on the processxp list. finally i had to use avg and then format my disk partition containing most of the infected files. fixed the registry problem(enabling task manager by running gpedit.msc) and then it got resolved.
great job dude it worked thanksssssssssss a lottttt
hi there, just asking is it the folder showing .EXE which i have to kill the process??
yes, as there is no .exe files with icon of folder, it should be a virus or worm.
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arunks says:
17 months ago
good work man.............