Very slow - "My Computer" or File Save dropdown menu

When I go to My Computer, I get the Windows XP flashlight or search light for
about 45 seconds before I see a list of my drives. Similar delay when I try
to save or open a file from various software using a drop-down menu to locate
a folder - big delay before I see the drives/folders. Any idea what is
causing this?

BTW, I had this problem for a long time, but it went away temporarily when I
went thru a big process 2-3 months ago getting rid of a virus and doing some
adware and spyware clean-up. But then the problem soon came back, and I
can't seem to get rid of it.

Thanks!

Sword wrote:

> When I go to My Computer, I get the Windows XP flashlight or search light for
> about 45 seconds before I see a list of my drives. Similar delay when I try
> to save or open a file from various software using a drop-down menu to locate
> a folder - big delay before I see the drives/folders. Any idea what is
> causing this?
>
> BTW, I had this problem for a long time, but it went away temporarily when I
> went thru a big process 2-3 months ago getting rid of a virus and doing some
> adware and spyware clean-up. But then the problem soon came back, and I
> can't seem to get rid of it.
>
> Thanks!

See if running the edit on Kelly's site helps:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 157: Prevent Automatic Folder and Icon Refresh

See the top of the page for info on running the edit.

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Rock
MS MVP Windows - Shell/User

Rock - this seemed to work. Thanks for the tip!

"Rock" wrote:

> Sword wrote:
>
> > When I go to My Computer, I get the Windows XP flashlight or search light for
> > about 45 seconds before I see a list of my drives. Similar delay when I try
> > to save or open a file from various software using a drop-down menu to locate
> > a folder - big delay before I see the drives/folders. Any idea what is
> > causing this?
> >
> > BTW, I had this problem for a long time, but it went away temporarily when I
> > went thru a big process 2-3 months ago getting rid of a virus and doing some
> > adware and spyware clean-up. But then the problem soon came back, and I
> > can't seem to get rid of it.
> >
> > Thanks!
>
> See if running the edit on Kelly's site helps:
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> Line 157: Prevent Automatic Folder and Icon Refresh
>
> See the top of the page for info on running the edit.
>
> --
> Rock
> MS MVP Windows - Shell/User
>
>

Sword wrote:

> Rock - this seemed to work. Thanks for the tip!
>

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You're welcome. Glad it worked for you and thanks for posting back.

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Rock
MS MVP Windows - Shell/User