Windows XP...Why can't I "end" processes on Windows Task Manager?

[truizm]

I used to be able to. Ctrl+Alt+Delete and end processes, but now I'm given the message, "The operation could not be coompleted. Access is denied."

I installed anti-spyware software recently, could that be the problem?

[Florida_Geek]

1. what process were you trying to kill nt

[truizm]

4. Msn messenger...DirectCD...unneeded programs that are wasting memory...

Seems odd that I can't use the end process function.

[Florida_Geek]

5. Better way

I am on XP Pro but you probably will be able to do the same.

Click on Start

Click on All programs

Click on Aminstrator Tools

Click on Serices

you should get a pop-up with all the services in your system.

Find the ones you want to Stop and double click on them and set their startup to inactive.

[Nomad559]

6. Services

Turn them off In "Services"

Go to - Control Panel / Performance and Maintenance / Administrative Tools / Services

[truizm]

7. Only "Messenger" is listed, which I already had disabled...

Msn messenger and DCD aren't listed. Thanks though.

[Nomad559]

9. msconfig

Click on Start / Run - Type .. msconfig

Click Ok / "startup tab"

Uncheck the programs you do not want to start up.

Apply / Reboot your PC.

[MisterP]

2. the proselytizers will descend on this like locusts

[KG]

3. heh.

[Berserker]

8. Please keep them

Your anti-spyware Programs are a MUST have. They do not eat up your memory or resources, The things that eat up your memory and resources are what the Anti-Spyware programs delete.
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