disk cleanup

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rick knowles

I've been trying to do a disk cleanup and the program
seems to stall at the "scanning - compress old files". I
let this run for about 9 hours and still did not get past
this point. What could br the problem and solution?.

Thanks,
Rick
 
Try the following web sites for troubleshooting suggestions:

Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and scroll
down to Line #48. In the right-hand window, click on
"Disk Cleanup - Compress Old Files Freezes"

Simply click on Kelly's fix, download the registry fix, then run it.
(Note: Disable your antivirus program before running the repair script)

[Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP]


Applicable Microsoft Knowledge Base Article:

Disk Cleanup Tool Stops Responding While Compressing Old Files
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;812248

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

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

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| I've been trying to do a disk cleanup and the program
| seems to stall at the "scanning - compress old files". I
| let this run for about 9 hours and still did not get past
| this point. What could br the problem and solution?.
|
| Thanks,
| Rick
 
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