The application timing for Task Manager and the Registry Editor has somehow
been changed. These programs will only run for a second that then
automatically shut down. I have run various anti-virus programs and can show
no residual infection. I have run the repai feature of Windows XP to no
avail. How do I restore these two programs to their original state.

Timing has nothing to so with it. You have a virus.

[[When you open System Configuration Utility [MSCONFIG], Registry Editor or
Task Manager, they flash for a second and quit. This symptom is caused by
Viruses.]]

Task Manager, MSCONFIG, or REGEDIT disappear while opening
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/ToolsQuit.htm

Update your antivirus software and run a full system scan.

Also try running a Free online virus scan.

Trend Micro - Free online virus Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/hous...start_corp.asp

Panda ActiveScan - Free online scanner
http://www.pandasoftware.com/actives..._principal.htm

BitDefender Free Online Virus Scan
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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> The application timing for Task Manager and the Registry Editor has
> somehow been changed. These programs will only run for a second that then
> automatically shut down. I have run various anti-virus programs and can
> show no residual infection. I have run the repai feature of Windows XP to
> no avail. How do I restore these two programs to their original state.