Task Manager Win XP problem?

If you are certain it isn't a malware related issue, try running a System File Checker (SFC). This can also be run in Safe Mode should you prefer.

To get into Safe Mode, reboot and then either hold down or tap the F8 key repeatedly while the computer is starting up. To run SFC, close all applications such as Office, Messenger, Email, etc, and go to:

- Start

- Run

- Type in sfc /scannow (include the space before the " / ")

What SFC does is that it attempts to fix or replace critical operating system files. Sometimes this can be done without the installation disk, however it may prompt you for the appropriate operating system installation disk. If that is the case, then you know that you definitely have major file corruption or something missing. Insert the disk if prompted. Also you should run SFC using the Administrator account.

Don't surf, play games or do anything while SFC runs. After it is completed, reboot your computer.

Double click the long 'grey border' at the top.

you know, the one where you would think that there should be options, such as File, etc?

Double click it. you'll get them back.

this happened to me. double click the border of the demonstrate screen and it will look like the universal activity supervisor P.S. double clicking on the blue on the actual will exchange it back to this

from the title window handle you can always select [X] to close the window?