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Ctrl+Alt+Del Disabled on Laptop

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alwayslearn Original post #1
Aug 19, 2008 at 1:23 PM
I use an IBM Thinkpad R60 (Dual Core, 1 GB RAM) with Windows XP SP2 installed.

I face the following problems:
1. Option for "Hidden Folders" does not appear under "Tools". This used to be visible earlier.
2. Ctrl+Alt+Del when used "Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator" appears. I am the sole user of the machine. This option also was working earlier.
3. While using the wireless connection for internet, when the router is switched off and then switched on, the connection is not detected by windows. It gives a message saying windows is unable to open.... use the software used for the connection etc. Intel ProG Wireless... was available in the tray earlier to re-activate the connection. That no longer appears. I have to restart windows to restart the wireless connection.

I use CA Internet Security Suite as well as Spybot Search&Destroy.

Can some please give me detailed directions to rectify the above problems?
krazzy
krazzy #2
Aug 19, 2008 at 1:41 PM
I had experienced the first two problems before. It was caused by a virus. It disables the Hidden folder so that you do not find the virus folder and delete it and disables the Task Manager so that you do not terminate the virus process. I had Googled for the solution and sure enough I found it. Maybe you wanna try that.
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paroh #3
Aug 19, 2008 at 1:45 PM
Try this one
*it-mate.co.uk/downloads/fixiedef/fixiedef.exe

mirror
*hosts-file.net/download/fixiedef/fixiedef.exe
*avant.it-mate.co.uk/?c=Download&f=Tools/FixIEDef
*archives.mysteryfcm.co.uk/?f=Securi...pyware/FixIEDef
thewisecrab
Aug 19, 2008 at 2:08 PM
Try This: (Answer to Question1)

*thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61413

Also do a thorough Scan using your Anti-Virus (preferably a good one like Kaspersky, Bitdefender, ESET NOD32, etc.)

You can find them here:
*thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=94072

Otherwise, do an online scan of your PC/laptop.
If possible, post a HijackThis Log here.

And is your laptop functioning slower than usual? (you know your laptop better than us)

Regards,
thewisecrab
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Aug 19, 2008 at 2:39 PM
Try This: (Answer to Question1)

*thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61413

Also do a thorough Scan using your Anti-Virus (preferably a good one like Kaspersky, Bitdefender, ESET NOD32, etc.)

You can find them here:
*thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=94072

Otherwise, do an online scan of your PC/laptop.
If possible, post a HijackThis Log here.

And is your laptop functioning slower than usual? (you know your laptop better than us)

Regards,
thewisecrab
Thanks a lot!!!!! Problem 1 & 2 solved. Any leads on the 3rd one? Any more details will help?
thewisecrab
Aug 19, 2008 at 2:42 PM
My Pleasure Buddy :)
No..I have no clue regarding the third one as I dont have a laptop
Be patient..you will get your answer :)
A
Aug 19, 2008 at 2:45 PM
Try this one
*it-mate.co.uk/downloads/fixiedef/fixiedef.exe

mirror
*hosts-file.net/download/fixiedef/fixiedef.exe
*avant.it-mate.co.uk/?c=Download&f=Tools/FixIEDef
*archives.mysteryfcm.co.uk/?f=Securi...pyware/FixIEDef
Oops! Sorry! I was to reply to Paroh. But all your responses are highly appreciated. I have been irritated by the problems 1&2 for sooo long.... I will recheck on the 3rd one. Thanks a lot everybody!!!!!!!
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The Conqueror #8
Aug 19, 2008 at 10:13 PM
Yeah it is due to a virus. I myself had got infected with it. Now since i Purchased kaspersky internet security 2009, no virus/spyware/trojan has dared to enter my PC :evil:
amrawtanshx
Aug 19, 2008 at 10:24 PM
^^
Kaspersky 2009 is fine.*s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj44/visio159/Unismilies/62.png