Randomly slow desktop shortcut keys

[Dave Rey]

I have about 2 dozen desktop icons and about 12 of them have shortcut
keys assigned to them. i did this in NT and the programs always opened
*immediately* when I used the shortcut keys unless the computer was
swamped.

With Win2000 and with XP Pro, I've noticed for years random slowness
to using the shortcut keys. it's more frequent and common with some
programs than others, but what is consistent is that actually
double-clicking the icon itself starts the program immeidately.

Any suggestions??

Thanks

 

[Pennywise]

|>I have about 2 dozen desktop icons and about 12 of them have shortcut
|>keys assigned to them. i did this in NT and the programs always opened
|>*immediately* when I used the shortcut keys unless the computer was
|>swamped.
|>
|>With Win2000 and with XP Pro, I've noticed for years random slowness
|>to using the shortcut keys. it's more frequent and common with some
|>programs than others, but what is consistent is that actually
|>double-clicking the icon itself starts the program immeidately.

Registry search is taking sometime.

|>Any suggestions??

While I use short cut keys and they work just fine, I also use a
program http://powerpro.webeddie.com/ to provide access to most used
programs.