On Sun, 8 Jun 2008 20:40:51 +0530, Kika
wrote:


I am using Windows Vista Home Premium on an HPw1907. If more specs are
needed, let me know. I do have sp1 as well.

When I first got my computer, all was dandy. THEN, I did my windows
updates as scheduled and one day (uncertain when, but not long after I
purchased the machine in February) I preformed a very simple task of
changing a file name. It locked my computer for a good 1 to 1.5
minutes until finally the name was changed. Also, when I try to move
or delete files and folders it takes an extremely long time to complete
- and as many others described...the little nagging window stating how
long it's going to take to change, move or delete a tiny file like for
instance, notepad.

I have searched the internet desperately for some fix to this, but have
found none that have worked. I have tried all on this forum that would
apply to me to no avail. Is this something that I just have to deal
with or is there some sort of "fix" or "work-around" available?


Performance problems these days are very often caused by malware
infection. What firewall, anti-virus, and anti-spyware applications do
you run?

I would begin troubleshooting by going to MVP Malke's malware removal
site at
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware and
following the instructions there.

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
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