Frustrating Problem With Explorer Opening Files

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Hi Mike,

For Problem #3, see if these tips help:

Right-click is slow or weird behavior caused by context menu handlers:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/slowrightclick.htm

Right-click is extremely slow only when Network is enabled:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/rcdelay.htm

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"Mike Ferrie" <MikeFerrie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:791765C6-5D6C-49FA-B410-122BEE65C8DA@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
>
> I'm looking for help with a frustrating problem that has happened on my
> PC.
> Essentially the symptoms are this:
> 1.Opening files through Windows Explorer results in a 20 to 30 second
> pause
> before the files open. This happens on local and network drives.
> 2.Executable files or applications open immediately. Also files open
> immediately from inside the application e.g. from Excel open dialog box.
> 3. In explorer, right-clicking on files results in a 20-30 second delay in
> bringing up the menu, while with executables the menu comes up
> immediately.
> The system is XP SP2. What I have tried so far is:
> Reapplied the Service Pack
> System restore to before the problem manifested itself
> Disconnected and reconnected mapped drives.
>
> Any suggestions would be gratefully received before I go ahead and
> reinstall.
>
> Thanks