microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin

"Cathy Bowen" wrote:

> Recently detected Malware/Spyware and removed using Spyware Doctor software.
> However, when I use the Ctl-Alt-Delete function to access Task Manager I get
> the message "Task Manager has been Disabled by your administrator".
>
> I noted on another forum that this problem could be fixed using a file that
> is available.
>
> Any information regarding how to fix this problem?
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Randy

I would not download a .exe to fix this,thats a good way to get virus/spyware
copy these and save as .reg files and just click it Should fix you right up



Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"DisableTaskMgr"=dword:00000000

and this key

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"DisableTaskMgr"=dword:00000000