Explorer, Internet Explorer and control panel open slow ?

[Rik]

Just these programs open extremely slowely. All others open fast. What is
wrong ??? The computer is free from virusses and spyware
XP pro no service packs

Rik

 

[Thorsten Matzner]

Just these programs open extremely slowely. All others open fast. What is
wrong ??? The computer is free from virusses and spyware
XP pro no service packs

Check if software running in the background is causing this. These
texts should help you:
"How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP"
(http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310560)
"How to Perform a Clean Boot in Windows XP"
(http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310353).