Task manager

[Celtia]

Task manager won't end tasks. When I use ctrl alt del to
bring up task manager,it says I have 44 processes
running.When I highlight one and try to end it it appears
to close but just pop up in the processes again.

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Celtia wrote:
> Task manager won't end tasks. When I use ctrl alt del to
> bring up task manager,it says I have 44 processes
> running.When I highlight one and try to end it it appears
> to close but just pop up in the processes again.

What is this process???

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Microsoft MVP-Windows Shell/User

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[Malke]

Ronnie Vernon MVP wrote:

> Celtia wrote:
>> Task manager won't end tasks. When I use ctrl alt del to
>> bring up task manager,it says I have 44 processes
>> running.When I highlight one and try to end it it appears
>> to close but just pop up in the processes again.
>
> What is this process???
>
What does a scan with a current antivirus program (meaning a version not
earlier than 2002 and using updated virus definitions) show? Also,
remove spyware with Spybot Search & Destroy from www.security.kolla.de
and Ad-aware from www.lavasoftusa.com. Be sure to update these programs
before running them. It is best to run antivirus and spyware removal
tools in Safe Mode.

Cheers,

Malke
--
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www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"

[Celtia]

----- Ronnie Vernon MVP wrote: -----

Celtia wrote:
> Task manager won't end tasks. When I use ctrl alt del to
> bring up task manager,it says I have 44 processes
> running.When I highlight one and try to end it it appears
> to close but just pop up in the processes again.

What is this process???

--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP-Windows Shell/User
comwiz.exe, BttnServ.exe, winnet.exe, EAUSBKBD.exe, CPQEADM.exe, patahping.exe, AUTOUP~1.EXE, updatestats.exe, CCpdpsrv.exe,
Please reply to the newsgroup so all may benefit.NAVAPW32.EXE, STARTEAK.exe, tfswcrtl.exe, wanmpsvc.exe, NAVAPSVC.EXE, msCMTsrvc.exe, compaq-rba.exe, PackethSvc.exe, svhost.exe there are 5 of these, Isass.exe,csrss.exe, smss.exe, and a few others that
I know what they are. I just want to know what and how to stop them.
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[Malke]

Celtia wrote:

>
>
> ----- Ronnie Vernon MVP wrote: -----
>
> Celtia wrote:
> > Task manager won't end tasks. When I use ctrl alt del to
> > bring up task manager,it says I have 44 processes
> > running.When I highlight one and try to end it it appears
> > to close but just pop up in the processes again.
>
> What is this process???
>
(very mixed-up reply posting fixed for clarity)

> comwiz.exe, BttnServ.exe, winnet.exe, EAUSBKBD.exe, CPQEADM.exe,
> patahping.exe, AUTOUP~1.EXE, updatestats.exe, CCpdpsrv.exe,
> Please reply to the newsgroup so all may benefit.NAVAPW32.EXE,
> STARTEAK.exe, tfswcrtl.exe, wanmpsvc.exe, NAVAPSVC.EXE,
> msCMTsrvc.exe, compaq-rba.exe, PackethSvc.exe, svhost.exe there
> are 5 of these, Isass.exe,csrss.exe, smss.exe, and a few others
> that I know what they are. I just want to know what and how to
> stop them.

OK, the AUTOUP~1.EXE is a trojan. patahping.exe doesn't get any hits
from Google, and is therefore suspicious. I see that you have Norton
AV, but perhaps you haven't been keeping the definitions updated,
perhaps its an older version, or perhaps it just didn't catch the
trojan. I'd do an online virus scan if possible, or update Norton and
scan in safe mode. I'd also remove spyware with Spybot Search &
Destroy (www.security.kolla.de) and Ad-aware (www.lavasoftusa.com). Be
sure to update these programs before running, and it is a good idea to
do virus/spyware scans in Safe Mode. Post back if you need more help.

Cheers,

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"