Disk Cleanup stalls

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Windows XP's Disk Cleanup is stalling on me all of a sudden.

I choose Drive C:, and then run the Cleanup. It starts at "Scanning:
Compress old files" and it sits there like an idiot for minutes and minutes.

Anyone else ever have this happen? How do I fix it?
 
Windows XP's Disk Cleanup is stalling on me all of a sudden.

I choose Drive C:, and then run the Cleanup. It starts at "Scanning:
Compress old files" and it sits there like an idiot for minutes and minutes.

Anyone else ever have this happen? How do I fix it?

See the item "Why does disc cleanup freeze" at Kelly's excellent Web site.

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

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I'm not an MVP a VIP nor do I have ESP.
I was just trying to help.
Please use your own best judgment before implementing any suggestions or
advice herein.
No warranty is expressed or implied.
Your mileage may vary.
See store for details. :)

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Thanks man, it´s ok now !
Windows XP's Disk Cleanup is stalling on me all of a sudden.

I choose Drive C:, and then run the Cleanup. It starts at "Scanning:
Compress old files" and it sits there like an idiot for minutes and minutes.

Anyone else ever have this happen? How do I fix it?

See the item "Why does disc cleanup freeze" at Kelly's excellent Web site.

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

--
D

I'm not an MVP a VIP nor do I have ESP.
I was just trying to help.
Please use your own best judgment before implementing any suggestions or
advice herein.
No warranty is expressed or implied.
Your mileage may vary.
See store for details. :)

Remove shoes to E-mail.
 
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