Disk Cleanup

[tubbfan]

I've tried to run disk cleanup in both regular and safe modes, but each
time I get to the point where it begins to compress old files my
computer restarts. Is there a way to fix this?

 

[Wesley Vogel]

The Disk Cleanup Tool Stops Responding
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;823302

Disk Cleanup Tool Stops Responding While Compressing Old Files
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;812248

For an automated fix, look here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read instructions at the top
Scroll down to:
# 48 Right hand side
Disk Cleanup-Compress Old Files Freezes

Description of the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310312

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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