I can't open regedit, cmd, taskmgr, etc. I saw somewhere that it is a virus. So, please, help me!?

Question

I can't open regedit, cmd, taskmgr, etc. I saw somewhere that it is a virus. I am using P2P. Maybe that is a reason. Please, help me to get rid of it!
P.S. - Sorry. My English is not very good.

Answer 1

You're right, some viruses and other malware (e.g., Trojans) do that. As the others have said, first get rid of the virus, using a good anti-virus program.

Then, do the following:

1) On the Start menu, click Run and enter "gpedit.msc". This will start the Group Policy Editor. (If you don't have "Run" on the Start menu, right-click on the task bar and select Properties from the menu that pops up. Select the "Start Menu" tab and click on the "Customize" button on that tab. Make sure that the checkbox labeled "Display Run" is checked.)

2) Navigate to "User Configuration\System" and make sure that the following policies are set to "Not configured" or "Disabled": "Prevent access to the command prompt" and "Prevent access to registry editing tools".

3) Navigate to "User Configuration\System\Ctrl+Alt+Del Options" and make sure that the policy "Remove Task Manager" is set to "Not configured" or "Disabled".

The above assumes Windows XP Professional. If you have the Home Edition instead, you're in a bit of a trouble, because it doesn't have a Group Policy Editor. The Policies can be set directly in the Registry there - but for that you need the Registry editor, which has been disabled - so it's a bit of a Catch 22 situation. You might need a third-party policy or registry editing tool there.

P.S. Your English is just fine, compared to that of the many semi-illiterate who post here. :-)

Answer 2

Yes, you have a virus. A good first step toward fixing it is to use an online virus scanner such as Trend Micro.

In the future: Install an antivirus program on your computer, and quit doing P2P, since that's probably how you got infected in the first place.

Answer 3

I suggest that, better, you adopt a system restore operation. It is safe and the problems can be rectified. You have to carefully select the date of restore. Ensure that the PC was functioning normally on the selected date for restoration. If you want to know an effective procedure for system restore please visit the following site.
http://tinyurl.com/ylr2cl
After successfull repairs
Delete all temp internet files includuing off line content, delete all temp files . Go to add/remove progras and delete all programs that are not required. (These can be done in many ways including disc clean up option) Then defrg the PC.
If you are successful then, select a standard antivirus and an anti spyware and install in your PC so that the problem does not occur again.There are a number of antivirus and anti spyware in the market. Some are free some are to be purchased. Please visit the following site and select a suitable free antivirus.
http://tinyurl.com/ymctqq
You can visit the following site , if you want a more effective antivirus . You have to pay for it!
http://tinyurl.com/ykzjyp
You also try to select and install a suitable spyware from the following link to protect the Pc against spyware attacks.
http://tinyurl.com/ygvyzh
After succesful installation of the protective wares create a system restore point.

Answer 4

Scan the PC with standard antivirus software. If you do not have one, I can give a few links that offer free virus and spy ware removers...!You may be having a virus or spyware installed on your PC. Norton, AVG , Avast are free antivirus software. Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html

Answer 5

First of all download System mechanics 7.0 30 days trial version, then intall it but dont run it yet. Also download Ewido antivirus and insatll it once again dont run it yet. Turn your pc off and turn it on in SAFE MODE. then run these programs and let them find the virus and delete it once that is completed, Then run your Disk clean and Disk defragmenter...

Hopefully virus will be deleted and your system should be running in good condition,

Answer 6

Cleaning the register is a good way of improving the performances of your pc and eliminate malwares and trojans. A program I trust is CCleaner http://bit.ly/UrAoxf
It's surely the leader program of its type

Answer 7

Maybe you have a virus, maybe your account is a restricted account.