For some reason every time i press ctrl-alt-delete the task manager does not show up. I think it is a virus....but i am not sure. is there neway to fix this? Also, i would like to know how i can start up my computer in DOS. any suggestions will be greatly appreciated

The easy one: http://www.broadbandreports.com/faq/6905 From the sounds of it , not you, but worth a try. Just in case it's a viral infection try running Trnd Micro: http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ If none of that makes joy have a read here: http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/t1024220438 hth shep

i too have the same problem but i have run several klez fixes but they have all said there is no trace of the worm on my computer. yet still the same problem still happens with task manager, that seems to be the only affected thing so far, please does anyone know what else this could be or how to fix this. a system restore now is out of the question because i was instruced to disable it before running the removal tool.