Disk Cleanup

  • Thread starter Thread starter Mary Couch
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Mary Couch

When I get ready to close,I so the disk cleanup to
Compress old files, it only goes to 2 bars and stop.
Could anyone tell me what to do so that I can get it to
work right...
 
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

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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

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| When I get ready to close,I so the disk cleanup to
| Compress old files, it only goes to 2 bars and stop.
| Could anyone tell me what to do so that I can get it to
| work right...
 
See www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm, Line 48, Right column, Disk Cleanup - Compress Old Files Freezes. This REG file will correct this behavior by removing this particular task from the Disk Cleanup routine. See the instructions at the top of the page for information on the use of REG files.
 
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