Utility Windows Close Instantly

[WJWheels]

When I open Task Manager, Regedit, or Msconfig the window appears for no more than a second and then disappears. In order to work with these utilities, I have to boot in Safe Mode. All services are set to WindowsXP Home default and no "add-on" processes are running (which I can only see by going to "Services" and seeing which are started).

What could be causing this to happen?

[ktkendall]

I would highly suspect a virus, and if thats not it then missing or corrupt system files, but if they work in safe mode then that is probably not it. I'm thinking if not a virus I would probably do a repair installation of XP.

[WJWheels]

Well, I've done both of those. I did a complete Virus check with Panda yesterday and also a repair installation. In fact, I don't believe (but not sure) this was happening before I did the re-install.

[ktkendall]

So then I assume U did a re-install for other reasons???
Could U try the system restore then???

[bailey]

I think I would run a ram test on that one first thing

[WJWheels]

Originally posted by ktkendall So then I assume U did a re-install for other reasons??? Could U try the system restore then???

Yes... the other reasons are in my post "Dial-up Access" in this same forum.

Ram is OK bailey, thanks.

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