I would disable/turn off this service if you aren't in need of it.
TONI
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There is a task called msdtc.exe running and its taking up 100% of the memory. The problem is it's not letting me run any applications or even log off and shut down! None of the start-up applications are running. When I click a .exe file it doesn't open. Is msdtc.exe spyware? Can anyone help???
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first and then disable it......if you are on a LAN connection (dsl/cable/satellite) unplug the connection if you have to in order to close that connection so disabling it will work.
TONI
and type MSCONFIG and look at the services tab if you have XP......then look down the list for this particular one and uncheck it. Then go to the Startup tab and make sure there isn't an entry there as well, and if so, uncheck that box, too.
Then shut down MSCONFIG and reboot the computer to Normal windows mode.
TONI
downloaded it and opened it. I unchecked the msdtc.exe file under services, but when I clicked 'apply', msconfig just freezes. I tried doing this to another service, when I click apply it freezes. Should I download msconfig from some other place?
Did you unplug your internet connection before trying to disable it?
TONI
msdtc.exe doesn't run when I go into safe mode...
I'll try safe mode and get back to you. Thanks Toni.