DHH,
In addition to Malke: Observe when the delay occurs. When right-clicking a
file or when choosing the Send To menu? If the latter, see what shortcuts
are present in the Send To menu. (Type shell:sendto in Start/Run dialog)
By default, the Send To menu in Windows XP lists the following commands
(destinations):
• Compressed (zipped) Folder
• Desktop (create shortcut)
• Mail Recipient
• My Documents
• 3 1/2 Floppy (A

• CD Drive
You could try removing the additional shortcuts to determine the problem.
You may also try disabling CD recording in CD-RW drive's Properties
(Recording tab). This in-turn removes the CD Drive from the Send To list.
Once you locate the culprit, place the other items back in the Send To
folder.