can not perform disk cleanup

[joe]

When I try to perform disk cleanup routine, computer
freezes, and cooling fan speeds up even when pc is cold.
I have a presario 5333cl, windows xp home.

 

[Mack]

Take a look here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;823302
There are another resolutions from Microsoft too, but you
must try FIRST the above one, you can rest assured it
will work.
You may wish to read these resolutions (use it as a last
resort only):
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;812248
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;812930