Right-click on files after SP2 update

[Dave Fabik]

After installing SP2 on a Celeron 2.4Gb machine, I am
unable to get a context menu (right-clik of mouse) on any
file in any WinExplorer window.

The system goes into a wait state (spinning hourglass)
and ultimately (~30 sec. later) closes down and restarts
the desktop display, closing WinExplorer in the process.
The same thing happens when I highlight a filename and
press the delete key.

The system seems to remain stable after that, but this
means that I am unable to delete files.

What gives?? Do I need to uninstall SP2?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

I would suggest performing the following maintenance:

Description of the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310312&Product=winxp

How to Perform Disk Error Checking in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315265&Product=winxp

HOW TO: Analyze and Defragment a Disk in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305781&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| After installing SP2 on a Celeron 2.4Gb machine, I am
| unable to get a context menu (right-clik of mouse) on any
| file in any WinExplorer window.
|
| The system goes into a wait state (spinning hourglass)
| and ultimately (~30 sec. later) closes down and restarts
| the desktop display, closing WinExplorer in the process.
| The same thing happens when I highlight a filename and
| press the delete key.
|
| The system seems to remain stable after that, but this
| means that I am unable to delete files.
|
| What gives?? Do I need to uninstall SP2?

 

[Howard Harris]

After installing SP2 on a Celeron 2.4Gb machine, I am
unable to get a context menu (right-clik of mouse) on any
file in any WinExplorer window.

The system goes into a wait state (spinning hourglass)
and ultimately (~30 sec. later) closes down and restarts
the desktop display, closing WinExplorer in the process.
The same thing happens when I highlight a filename and
press the delete key.

The system seems to remain stable after that, but this
means that I am unable to delete files.

What gives?? Do I need to uninstall SP2?

Are you running DivX software?

http://support.divx.com/cgi-bin/div...WRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MTYxJnBfcGFnZT0x&p_li=

 

[Rock]

After installing SP2 on a Celeron 2.4Gb machine, I am
unable to get a context menu (right-clik of mouse) on any
file in any WinExplorer window.

The system goes into a wait state (spinning hourglass)
and ultimately (~30 sec. later) closes down and restarts
the desktop display, closing WinExplorer in the process.
The same thing happens when I highlight a filename and
press the delete key.

The system seems to remain stable after that, but this
means that I am unable to delete files.

What gives?? Do I need to uninstall SP2?

Spysweeper can also be problematic.

 

[Dave Fabik]

Excuse the top-posting, but THIS worked for me...
Thanks, Howard
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