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Task Manger error [Closed]

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Post #1
My Task Manger wont open and a error. The Error say Windows cannot access the specified device, path/ or file. You may not have the appropriate permission to access the item.
Post #2

My Task Manger wont open and a error. The Error say Windows cannot access the specified device, path/ or file. You may not have the appropriate permission to access the item.

PLEASE HELP ME WITH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post #3
My Task Manger wont open and a error. The Error say Windows cannot access the specified device, path/ or file. You may not have the appropriate permission to access the item. PLEASE HELP ME WITH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post #4
Hello Andyjai and welcome to the WTT forum.

My name is Satchfan and I would be glad to help you with your computer problem.

Before we begin I must ask that you do not send repeat posts.

Although we appreciate the fact that you are keen to get your problem sorted out, we can only reply to so many at one time and all members of this malware team and those at other large forums have jobs and families – so please be patient. Thanks.

Please read the following guidelines which will help to make cleaning your machine easier:
  • please follow all instructions in the order posted
  • please continue to review my answers until I tell you your machine appears to be clear. Absence of symptoms does not mean that everything is clear
  • all logs/reports, etc. must be posted in Notepad. Please ensure that word wrap is unchecked. In Notepad click Format, uncheck Word wrap if it is checked
  • if you don't understand something, please don't hesitate to ask for clarification before proceeding
  • the fixes are specific to your problem and should only be used for this issue on this machine.
  • please reply within 3 days. If you do not reply within this period I will post a reminder but topics with no reply in 4 days will be closed!
IMPORTANT:

Please DO NOT install/uninstall any programs unless asked to.
Please DO NOT run any scans other than those requested

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Download and run OTL
  • download OTL to your desktop.
  • double click on the icon to run it. Make sure all other windows are closed and to let it run uninterrupted.
  • when the window appears, underneath Output at the top change it to Minimal Output.
  • check the boxes beside LOP Check and Purity Check.
  • under Custom Scan paste this in


    netsvcs
    %SYSTEMDRIVE%\*.exe
    /md5start
    explorer.exe
    winlogon.exe
    Userinit.exe
    svchost.exe
    /md5stop
    %systemroot%\*. /rp /s
    DRIVES
    CREATERESTOREPOINT

  • click the Run Scan button. Do not change any settings unless otherwise told to do so. The scan won’t take long.
  • when the scan completes, it will open two notepad windows. OTL.Txt and Extras.Txt. These are saved in the same location as OTL.
  • please copy (Edit->Select All, Edit->Copy) the contents of these files, one at a time, and post it with your next reply.
  • you may need two posts to fit them both in.
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Run aswMBR

  • download aswMBR.exe to your desktop.
  • double click the aswMBR.exe to run it
  • if asked, accept the AVAST virus definition download
  • click the "Scan" button to start scan
  • on completion of the scan click Save log, save it to your desktop and post in your next reply
Logs to include with next post:

OTL.txt
Extras.txt
aswMBR log

Thanks

Satchfan
Post #5
Hello Andyjai It has been a couple of days since I replied with instructions to help with your computer problems. Please let me know if you still need help. Thanks Satchfan

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