Cannot end processes in task manager

Hi, every time i try to end a system process or local service in task manager it says, The operation could not be completed. Access is denied.
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Have been having this problem since i was flooded with spyware not so long ago, but now i have removed it all i still have this problem.
Would be very grateful if anyone could help

Dont know if this falls under the software category

 

Perhaps it's because of what you are trying to terminate. alg.exe is a part of the Microsoft Windows operating system. It's a core process for Microsoft Windows Internet Connection sharing and Internet connection firewall. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.

Are you having this problem on other processes, or just this particular one?

McAfee thinks it's a trojan, but then again, McAfee thinks everything is a trojan.

 

i used to end alg.exe everytime i turned on my computer and i cant end ANY system process or local sevice without the error coming up. used to work fine before i got a load of spyware

 

When someone uses the term "flooded with spyware" I always wonder if they actually get rid of it. Use the tools and steps here, http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407 I bet you find more.

Why have you been ending that particular process every time you start the computer?

What firewall do you use? If you have ZoneAlarm try disabling it and try Task Manager.

Steve

 

Yes i did get rid of it all Here is the thread. I only end this process to free up some memory, and its not just alg. My commit charge is 402/4196 and i used to be able to get it down to about 286/4196.
And now im not even allowed to end a system process on MY OWN SYSTEM so if anyone knows whats wrong please tell me.
I use norton personal firewall and i am not turning it off because last time i did got infected

 

I'm not sure I'm following this, so a question...
Are you running more than one firewall at the same time?
I have previously had serious problems occur when I tried that.
Port monitoring is very basic, you don't need two of these progs.

 

I only have norton firewall. windows firewall is disabled and i dont have any more firewalls