"New Folder" command freezes

[donovick]

When I try to create a "New Folder" on the desktop, or in
Windows Explore, the computer freezes for 60 seconds.
After a minute, the context menu appears and works as
normal.

I have tried cleaning the registry and removing programs
form the "New" context menu.

Any suggestions?

(Windows XP Professional, Dell Optiplex GX 260)

 

[S.Sengupta]

Download and install Process Explorer for Windows XP:-
http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/procexp.shtml
Run this program>view menu> click "View DLLs"

Click to highlight the explorer.exe process.

Check whether there is any third party modules attached to the Windows
Explorer process.

The related software from Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs
to see if the problem can be resolved.
regards,
ssg MS-MVP
pronetworks.org

 

[S.Sengupta]

Download and install Process Explorer for Windows XP:-
http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/procexp.shtml
Run this program>view menu> click "View DLLs"

Click to highlight the explorer.exe process.

Check whether there is any third party modules attached to the Windows
Explorer process.

Remove the related software from Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs
to see if the problem can be resolved.
regards,
ssg MS-MVP
pronetworks.org

 

[Kelly]

Hi,

I have seen this behavior from having Hotbar installed. If this is the
case, even after being removed it leaves behind to dll's that cause this.

Remove Hotbar (Line 195)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Hotbar - Explorer/New Freezes (Line 206)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

If none of the above helps nor applies:

Restore the New Context Menu to Default (Line 286)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm