Disk Cleanup Freezes

Joel · Jan 30, 2004

I am having problems running the Disk Cleanup Utility.
It freezes while stating "Scanning: Compress old
files." I have tried Defragging but have had no
success.

Venkatesh [MCSD] · Jan 30, 2004

Hi there,

Download and apply this fix:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/deletecompressoldfiles.reg

** Double-click to install and answer YES when promtped.
HTH
Venkatesh [MS India Community Star]

Plato · Jan 30, 2004

Joel said:
I am having problems running the Disk Cleanup Utility.
It freezes while stating "Scanning: Compress old
files." I have tried Defragging but have had no
success.

http://www.bootdisk.com/xptop10.htm#2

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