Missing shortcut 2

[okcomp]

Hi all.

after win98se loads, there is a message "windows is searching for MXTask.exe". I would like to delete this message if possible. Thanks for any help

okcomp

 

[mattjurado]

Go to start>run, type msconfig, click OK. Go to startup tab, find your entry, uncheck it, hit OK, reboot.

Also, I would scan for viruses and spyware to be safe, not sure what mxtask.exe is. Any chance its looking for mstask.exe?

Good spyware scanner, spybot, don't forget to update it.

http://security.kolla.de

Matt J.

P.S. Please always take the time to backup any and all data before performing any actions suggested for ANY problem, regardless of how minor a change it might seem. Also test the backup to make sure it is intact.

 

[ttterk]

MXTASK is likely a holdover from a partially removed System Suite or Fix-It Tools AntiVirus loader. It will be listed in MSCONFIG under Services as "SystemSuite Task Manager" or "Fix-It Utilities Task Manager," with Manufacturer name of V Communications, Inc. (or if it's an old installation, OnTrack Data International).

Still a good idea to scan for viruses & spyware; this just isn't a reason.

Sloth is the mother of invention. Necessity is just a mother...

 

[okcomp]

mattjurado, ttterk you were both 100% on!
msconfig solved my problem and yes it was a left over from System Suite that caused all the problem.

thanks
okcomp