icons refresh to much when close folders

[Doc J]

When i close my windows exploer or any folder pc keep refreshing icons &
slows pc down, i herd there fix for this? using win xp sp3, i have my folder
set to list mode so i see the text & windows classic mode not the current xp
style.

thanks

 

[glee]

Go here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Scroll to Line 157, left side
"Prevent automatic icon and folder refresh"

It's a registry file...right-click the link and save it to your desktop:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/disablerefresh.reg

Double-click the "disablerefresh.reg" file and click OK to confirm
adding it to the Registry.

See if that helps.

 

[Doc J]

ok thanks worked

Go here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Scroll to Line 157, left side
"Prevent automatic icon and folder refresh"

It's a registry file...right-click the link and save it to your desktop:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/disablerefresh.reg

Double-click the "disablerefresh.reg" file and click OK to confirm adding
it to the Registry.

See if that helps.