Windows Explorer delay

[Guest]

Lately when I open windows explorer it would launch but stays blank for a
long time before showing the directory tree. Similarly, whenever I am
working with an application (Excel, Word, etc.) and attempt to save a file by
clicking "save as", the little window opens with the defaul folder, but then
when I click the down arrow to navigate to another folder, it takes an
inordinate amount of time for it to open the drop down selection. Is there
some setting with windows explorer that can be changed to mitigate?

 

[Guest]

You might have a CD or DVD ROM in the drive and windows explorer window hangs
until DVD-ROM is spinned and refreshed.

 

[Kelly]

Try line 157: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Added info:

For Word: Go to Start/Run and type in: winword /r
For Excel: Go to Start/Run and type in: excel /regserver
For PowerPoint: Start/Run and type in: powerpnt /regserver
For Access:Go to Start/Run and type in: msaccess /regserver

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

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