"save as" or "open" dialog box hangs

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In any applications, when I click save as, that box hangs for at least 35-40
seconds before I can tell it where to save the file. Exemple: In IE, if I
download a file, I'll click save as, and wait 35-40 seconds before I get a
response from the computer. I have tried just about anything I know to fix
this without having to reformat. I have the same dehavior in messenger or any
of the other programs I use. The problem seems to be with the open/save as
dialog box. I run WinXp Pro, SP2. Does anybody have any clues on how to fix
this bizzare problem of mine??? Tkx
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Emic

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I did what you suggested but no success. I am at a complete loss with this
problem and I hate to reformat.
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Emic


"Michael T" wrote:

> Gee that's a strange one.
>
> Have you tried running Disk Cleanup followed by Disk Defragmenter?
>
> If no fix, you might try
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> Line 157 (rt. column)
>
> Right Click on 'My Computer' then select "Manage"
> Expand the "System Tools" then "Event Viewer"
> Select Application
> If you find an error, select Properties of error, there you should find
> some more info on what is causing this problem you are having and help in
> resolving same.
>
> --
> Michael
>
>
>
> "EMIC" <EMIC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:738C755C-3610-4A3D-A470-9FFC05B6064F@microsoft.com...
> > In any applications, when I click save as, that box hangs for at least
> > 35-40
> > seconds before I can tell it where to save the file. Example: In IE, if I
> > download a file, I'll click save as, and wait 35-40 seconds before I get a
> > response from the computer. I have tried just about anything I know to fix
> > this without having to reformat. I have the same behavior in messenger or
> > any
> > of the other programs I use. The problem seems to be with the open/save as
> > dialog box. I run WinXp Pro, SP2. Does anybody have any clues on how to
> > fix
> > this bizarre problem of mine??? Tkx
> > --
> > Emic
>
>
>