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Hello,
Is it possible that I can have a process running on Windows XP Home that does not appear in the Windows Task Manager?
If so, how can I detect such processes?
Thanks,
-Me!
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Anonymous wrote:
Is it possible that I can have a process running on Windows XP Home that does not appear in the Windows Task Manager?
Not AFAIK. That used to be a feature of pre-stone age Win9x OS 
Regards,
Venet.
Donec eris felix, multos numerabis amicos.
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Yes, it is possible but I hope Mircrosoft will fix it soon! I know of no way of detecting it but if it is a problem to you then contact me and we will find some solution.
jhaga
CodeProject House, Paul Watson wrote:
...and the roar of John Simmons own personal Nascar in the garage. Meg flitting about taking photos.Chris having an heated arguement with Colin Davies and .S.Rod. over egian values. Nish manically typing *censur*. Duncan racing around after his pet *c.* Michael Martin and Bryce loudly yelling *c.* C.G. having a fit as Roger Wright loads up *c.* . Anna waving her *c.* and Deb scoffing chocolates in the corner.
...Good heavens!
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jhaga wrote:
Yes, it is possible but I hope Mircrosoft will fix it soon! I know of no way of detecting it but if it is a problem to you then contact me and we will find some solution.
Mind sharing it please?
Regards,
Venet.
Donec eris felix, multos numerabis amicos.
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If you use VB:
To hide the program from the Taskmanager write the below code in the form load.
App.Taskvisible = False
[Edit: ok, you will see it in Processes but by selecting a strange name for it, it will be difficult to find]
http://www.codeproject.com/useritems/PreventClose.asp[^]
jhaga
CodeProject House, Paul Watson wrote:
...and the roar of John Simmons own personal Nascar in the garage. Meg flitting about taking photos.Chris having an heated arguement with Colin Davies and .S.Rod. over egian values. Nish manically typing *censur*. Duncan racing around after his pet *c.* Michael Martin and Bryce loudly yelling *c.* C.G. having a fit as Roger Wright loads up *c.* . Anna waving her *c.* and Deb scoffing chocolates in the corner.
...Good heavens!
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jhaga wrote:
[Edit: ok, you will see it in Processes but by selecting a strange name for it, it will be difficult to find]
http://www.codeproject.com/useritems/PreventClose.asp[^]
I'm gonna check this article tomorrow, but if it works it changes many things.
Thanks
<edit>
It does work, no trace of the process in Task Manager, however it is still shown in the Process Explorer (sysinternals)
Thanks for the link.
</edit>
Regards,
Venet.
Donec eris felix, multos numerabis amicos.
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Anonymous wrote:
how can I detect such processes
Use Process Viewer in Visual Studio.
"The Lion shall lie down with the Lamb;
but the Lamb will not get much sleep..."
Lazarus Long
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I've installed a new harddrive but I can't see it in My Computer. It is visible in BIOS and Device Manager. It is not formated as many of my friends say I have to do. But HOW?
In Disk Manager there is no way to format the drive (what I can see)!
I'm running Windows 2000 Server
Rickard Andersson
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UIN: 50302279
E-Mail: nikado@pc.nu
Interests: C++, ADO, SQL, Winsock, 0s and 1s
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You may have to partition the drive first.
Right-click on the drive in the bottom pane in the Disk Management applet, and select 'Create Partition' (I think thats what the option is, I don't have an blank drive handy)
Searching the web without Google is like straining sewage with your teeth.
Userfriendly, 2003/06/07
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Here is a screenshoot in Disk Manager where I try to do what you say: http://duden.mine.nu/scr.jpg[^]
What am I doing wrong? Or am I clicking in the wrong place?
Rickard Andersson
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UIN: 50302279
E-Mail: nikado@pc.nu
Interests: C++, ADO, SQL, Winsock, 0s and 1s
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Rickard Andersson18 wrote:
http://duden.mine.nu/scr.jpg[^]
I don't know why a login dialog box is showed when I want to view that picture!
But press Enter and you'll see it!
Rickard Andersson
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UIN: 50302279
E-Mail: nikado@pc.nu
Interests: C++, ADO, SQL, Winsock, 0s and 1s
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You don't have the permissions set properly to allow public access - we can't see the screenshot.
"The Lion shall lie down with the Lamb;
but the Lamb will not get much sleep..."
Lazarus Long
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And did you click enter as I said?
I do get that screen too, and I just press enter and the picture is shown! 
Rickard Andersson
Here is my card, contact me later!
UIN: 50302279
E-Mail: nikado@pc.nu
Interests: C++, ADO, SQL, Winsock, 0s and 1s
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Yup, I clicked enter as instructed. You can see it because you have an account on the server - I don't. Make sure the file has IUSR_YOURMACHINE in its list of authorized users, and that the folder is enabled for websharing.
"The Lion shall lie down with the Lamb;
but the Lamb will not get much sleep..."
Lazarus Long
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Roger Wright wrote:
Make sure the file has IUSR_YOURMACHINE in its list of authorized users
I'd right-clicked on the file and choosed Properties->File Security->Anonymious access and authentication control and pressed the button named Edit. Then I see Anonymous access is marked and that account for anonymous access is IUSR_MALIN (my computer name is Malin).
So,, why doesn't it work?
I have an exe in the dir also, http://duden.mine.nu/vncviewer.exe which I can download without any login.
Rickard Andersson
Here is my card, contact me later!
UIN: 50302279
E-Mail: nikado@pc.nu
Interests: C++, ADO, SQL, Winsock, 0s and 1s
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Ok, I wasn't able to get the screenshot either, but recently installed few drives on my Win2k machine and have a fair idea of the steps.
Go to Start and Run --> compmgmt.msc and OK.
Go to Disk Management -> Right click on the SHADED area and go to Create Partiton.
Then you should see the drive on the Explorer, just format it and that should do.
Regards,
Venet.
Donec eris felix, multos numerabis amicos.
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Aargh!!
I hadn't wrote a signature, that's why I couldn't create a partition!
I've got it to work now!
Rickard Andersson
Here is my card, contact me later!
UIN: 50302279
E-Mail: nikado@pc.nu
Interests: C++, ADO, SQL, Winsock, 0s and 1s
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Cool
Regards,
Venet.
Donec eris felix, multos numerabis amicos.
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Has anyone figured out a way to run a rule right after a send/recieve has executed? I am trying to sort mail but I have to run the rule everytime I send/recieve.
Matt Newman
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G'Day Roger, I hope the fishing went well today. Yes I know you don't actually wake up for another 50 minutes or so, stop being so pedantic.
I have a hardware question for you which I hope you can help me on.
I got my hands (legally) on a second hand machine for my wife. AOpen case, GA-6VTE+ motherboard, Pentium III 733MHz CPU, 256MB Kingmax PC133 SDRAM, 10GB HDD (got another identical one in the cupboard), 32MB AGP card, internal modem, NIC, SCSI, CD-RW. All for $200.00, problem is the power switch is missing.
I believe these are mometary switches, and plan to buy or make one instead of buying a new case as I'm doing this on the cheap. I have searched around and found this[^]. I am hoping I can use it to make the switch I need. I plan to rip out a front panel wire from one of the useless shells at work, one with a two pin plastic connector at the end. Then just solder the wires to the two probes on the back of the switch.
What in my amazing plan have I missed?
Why will it blow up in my face?
What would you do if faced with this catostrophic problem?
Michael Martin
Australia
"I personally love it because I can get as down and dirty as I want on the backend, while also being able to dabble with fun scripting and presentation games on the front end."
- Chris Maunder 15/07/2002
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I don't see any problem with this at all, Michael. I assume that this is a ATX case and MB, so you don't have to be concerned about large currents, and the 3A rating is much more than adequate. Using an SPST switch, polarity is not a problem, either, so there's very little that can go wrong. I don't see any mention of it, but I assume that the switch you selected is a normally open type - there isn't much call for a normally closed momentary action switch. Have fun!
"The Lion shall lie down with the Lamb;
but the Lamb will not get much sleep..."
Lazarus Long
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Roger Wright wrote:
Using an SPST switch, polarity is not a problem, either, so there's very little that can go wrong. I don't see any mention of it, but I assume that the switch you selected is a normally open type - there isn't much call for a normally closed momentary action switch.
It is.
Roger Wright wrote:
I don't see any problem with this at all, Michael. I assume that this is a ATX case and MB, so you don't have to be concerned about large currents, and the 3A rating is much more than adequate.
Wouldn't have a clue, I picked what looked like the smallest plainest switch that should fit behind the front panel of the case. I decided I didn't need any LED's or fancy crap like that. I will ask the bloke down the store what type it is before I buy it.
Roger Wright wrote:
Have fun!
I'm sure I will.
Michael Martin
Australia
"I personally love it because I can get as down and dirty as I want on the backend, while also being able to dabble with fun scripting and presentation games on the front end."
- Chris Maunder 15/07/2002
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Just got off the phone to one of the sales people in Jaycar and they recommended this[^]. Does this seem right to you? It doesn't seem to be a momentary switch and I'm having troubles getting past the price. $11.25 for the switch versus $37.50 for a whole new case.
Just need to have a talk to the wife. I've already used up my dollars till paydfay next week. Will have to see if she will part with the dollars since the computer is for her anyway.
Michael Martin
Australia
"I personally love it because I can get as down and dirty as I want on the backend, while also being able to dabble with fun scripting and presentation games on the front end."
- Chris Maunder 15/07/2002
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Michael Martin wrote:
$11.25 for the switch versus $37.50 for a whole new case.
That does seem extreme. I'd try your first option' if it doesn't work then you can spend the money on a more costly type.
"The Lion shall lie down with the Lamb;
but the Lamb will not get much sleep..."
Lazarus Long
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Roger Wright wrote:
That does seem extreme. I'd try your first option' if it doesn't work then you can spend the money on a more costly type.
I ended up just buying the new case. $37.20 for a 320W P4 case with 2 x USB ports at the front was alright by me. Even if the motherboard doesn't support the ports at the front. The existing case didn't have the cover, I thought I had just forgotten to pick it up but he didn't have it. So I will have to save my soldering efforts till next time.
Michael Martin
Australia
"I personally love it because I can get as down and dirty as I want on the backend, while also being able to dabble with fun scripting and presentation games on the front end."
- Chris Maunder 15/07/2002
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