Task Manager Problem

[Aidoscuz]

I've got a kind of weird problem with task manager. I built a new computer this summer, and since I loaded windows task manager hasn't been displaying anything in the user name column of the processes section. Isn't it meant to say either system or my user name? It's not a major problem but it's been annoying me for a while. Here's a screenshot:

Anyone know if there's anything I can do?

Thanks

 

[Aidoscuz]

Yep, I have that ticked. If I clear it the user name column just goes away.

 

[Aidoscuz]

That only works for XP Pro doesn't it? In computer management I don't have any option for users and groups. What's the equivalent for XP Home?

 

[Aidoscuz]

Thanks for the ideas FishThrower. I tried entering my full name in control userpasswords2 but it's still not working unfortunately Anyone have any other ideas?

 

[Aidoscuz]

and type in

net user

C:\Documents and Settings\Rhys Miles>net user

User accounts for \\RHYS

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Administrator ASPNET Guest
HelpAssistant Rhys Miles SUPPORT_388945a0
The command completed successfully.

I tried that, and I get very similar results to what you get. My full name is second in the list.

It sounds like the machine doesnt know who is logged onto it, usually its something to do with the account. Can you create another user account and see if it does it in there as well?

I tried creating another account as well, but I'm getting the same problem. I tried echo %username% and it gives me my full name. This is weird

 

[Aidoscuz]

Isn't this to do with the RPC service not started or not running correctly? I'm sure this was one symptom of the Sasser worm...

I hope not... I've just done an in-depth scan with NOD32 so I'm guessing I don't have Sasser. Would the RPC service not start for any other reason?