Deleted or Renamed files or folders don't disappear

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If I delete or rename files or folders, they still show until I go back to a
previous folder and then back again to the folder that contained the files or
folders. Also, if I copy to my folders, the files do not reappear until I
switch folders.
 
Heh? What are you trying to accomplish? Renaming files and folders
does not delete the original, thus "they still show".
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If I delete or rename files or folders, they still show until I go back to a
previous folder and then back again to the folder that contained the files or
folders. Also, if I copy to my folders, the files do not reappear until I
switch folders.
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F5=Refresh
Pressing that key redraws the screen with updated contents.
 
If I add a new folder, for example, the new folder will not show until I
'Refresh' the screen (F5 for example). Same goes for renaming a folder, etc.
This is not the case on anyother computer that I use.
 
F5 works. Thanks. Any idea why this doesn't happen automatically? This
does not happen on any other computer that I use.
 
F5 works. Thanks. Any idea why this doesn't happen automatically? This
does not happen on any other computer that I use.
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It should happen automatically -- on some systems it is instantaneous on
others it takes a little bit of time. The cause for slowness can vary:

-overtaxed processor (running many processes at once)
-an overall slowness due to conflicting programs running at the same time
-an error condition with one of the programs running - while the operating
system struggles to resolve the error condition it can slow other programs
and processes
-a marginal amount of RAM (512MB for XP is adequate for most systems but
may not be enough for harder working machines)
-oddly enough, less than optimal video system or outdated display drivers

A general panacea: Check for updates for the programs that you use on a
regular basis, check for updates for the operating system, check for
updates for display drivers.

And while XP is not subject to the same resource limitations as previous
versions of Windows, it wouldn't hurt to check your startup axis (Start>
Run> msconfig).

Example: I have one or two programs installed that if left to their default
settings will check for updates on Windows startup. Unfortunately, this can
slow the initial network negotiation for internet and LAN access. Since I
don't use those programs daily, I've changed their settings to check for
updates when they're launched or disabled their automatic updates
altogether and check manually.

In other words, what needs to addressed can be very different from one
system to the next. When you have some spare time, look a little closer at
the startup calls *your* applications are making and, if necessary, do some
fine tuning. Suggest opening the individual programs and examining their
settings to become familiar with what they are doing. Default settings -
those that a program will enable automatically - are not always optimal
settings.

Also - be aware that XP will add new items at the end of your list of files
and folders. The "new" item could be newly created or renamed. These
usually do not sort until you F5 or return to the folder later. MS says
keeping new items separate (at the end of the list) is an aid to work flow
but it throws a lot of people that aren't aware of the feature.
 
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