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by jmac0225

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I have a Dell W/windows XP Home edition.
when I hit ctrl/alt/del The task manager appeares for maybe 1/2 sec. then disappears. cannot get it to open even if I launch it from the task bar.
Any Ideas????
Larry

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by umughal

I have seen this problem on my Dell server also. This problem can occured through virus. Maybe your system having some worm viruses. Use latest antivirus software to clearn up your machine.

by an_it_guy

1. Try checking the Event-viewer (system & application) to see if theres anything getting logged when the TaskManager dissapears.
2. Try to boot ur XP without any programs at that startup. You can do this using the MSconfig utility. Use it this way:
a: Go to Start>>Run>> Type 'msconfig' (without quotes)
b: This starts the utility in a few seconds.
c: Go to its last tab "Startup" and 'disable all'
d: Hit Ok to quit & restart.
Note that doing this does not uninstall any programs, it is just to remove progs all from Starting up with boot.
In the next boot, try opening Task Manager. If it works, the prob might be with one of the programs.
Best Of Luck.

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