Disk cleanup does not work

[polishprincess]

Whenever I use the disk cleanup utility it will start but freezes after a
while and will not work. I am using winxp home edition on a Dell dimension
computer.
Thanks for any input

[Will Denny]

Hi

Try here:

"Why does Disk Cleanup freeze?"
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

Courtesy of MVP Kelly Theriot

Will

"polishprincess" > wrote in message =
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> Whenever I use the disk cleanup utility it will start but freezes =
after a
> while and will not work. I am using winxp home edition on a Dell =
dimension
> computer.
> Thanks for any input


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[Nicholas]

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=3Dkb;en-us;812248


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"polishprincess" > wrote in message:
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| Whenever I use the disk cleanup utility it will start but freezes =
after a
| while and will not work. I am using winxp home edition on a Dell =
dimension
| computer.
| Thanks for any input

[polishprincess]

Thank you so much
"Will Denny" > wrote in message
...
Hi

Try here:

"Why does Disk Cleanup freeze?"
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

Courtesy of MVP Kelly Theriot

Will

"polishprincess" > wrote in message
...
> Whenever I use the disk cleanup utility it will start but freezes after a
> while and will not work. I am using winxp home edition on a Dell dimension
> computer.
> Thanks for any input


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[polishprincess]

The fix worked thanks for both of your help
"polishprincess" > wrote in message
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> Thank you so much
> "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> ...
> Hi
>
> Try here:
>
> "Why does Disk Cleanup freeze?"
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
> Courtesy of MVP Kelly Theriot
>
> Will
>
> "polishprincess" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Whenever I use the disk cleanup utility it will start but freezes after
a
> > while and will not work. I am using winxp home edition on a Dell
dimension
> > computer.
> > Thanks for any input
>
>
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> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.521 / Virus Database: 319 - Release Date: 23/09/2003
>
>

[Will Denny]

You're welcome.

Will

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> "polishprincess" > wrote in message
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> > Whenever I use the disk cleanup utility it will start but freezes =
after a
> > while and will not work. I am using winxp home edition on a Dell =
dimension
> > computer.
> > Thanks for any input
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> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
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