file > new task (run) > explorer.exe

I stopped explorer.exe in the task manager and restarted it with no results. I've also tried restarting my computer several times with no help. I also tried to reload windowblinds and to change back to the xp skin to see if that would reset it but didnt work. I forgot to mention that when I loaded Plastic Fantastic I recieved a message that read "This skin supports per pixel borders, but it seems your graphics hardware does not." It gave me two choices: "enable limited per pixel support" and "use the non per pixel frames". I have tried both options. Nothing has fixed the problem. 

According to google, it is part of the Fix-it proggy that runs in the background

LOL...I just discovered that when I do stop the MXTASK.exe process my internet explorer will no longer connect to the internet.

Any more news on this?  This is the symptom I'm experiencing too.

An earlier post suggested it might be related to Impulse, but then it was tied to a tool from Google.  Could Impulse have provided an updated version?  If one returned to the prior version of mxtask.exe, would that be safe?  Is it viable to deinstall Impulse?  Will ObjectDock still work and will one be able to participate in the forums without Impulse?

I'm about to venture out and try some stuff, but I thought I'd reach out in case there was any more info...

Thanks for any help.

try excluding mxtask.exe in the windowblinds configuration panel