Prefetcher not working

[DarkMind]

I was told that it was ok to delete the files in the
windows prefetch in order to get rid of obsolite files.
Well after I did that no new files are being added now.
As far as I can tell (I'm no expert) the registry key for
prefetcher is correct. I deleted the desktop
configuration settings in the prefetch folder, would that
be the cause? If so how do I fix it? any help would be
much apreciated.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Go to Start > Run and type: MSCONFIG , and hit enter.
Under the General tab, check "Normal Startup - load all device drivers and services",
click "apply" and reboot.

Note: It takes about three reboots before the prefetch folder begins to build.
Windows XP automatically purges the prefetch files about every 2-3 days
so there is no need to manually empty the folder.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| I was told that it was ok to delete the files in the
| windows prefetch in order to get rid of obsolite files.
| Well after I did that no new files are being added now.
| As far as I can tell (I'm no expert) the registry key for
| prefetcher is correct. I deleted the desktop
| configuration settings in the prefetch folder, would that
| be the cause? If so how do I fix it? any help would be
| much apreciated.

 

[DarkMind]

Thank you for your help I'll get on that right now.