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    Windows pauses when i try to access C drive

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by srlpst, Feb 19, 2007.

  1. srlpst

    srlpst Newbie

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    everytime i go into My Computer and try and access the C drive, Windows pauses for anywhere between 3 and 8 seconds, before loading up the folder. I have an FE38 Vaio and this has only been a recent occurance, as in the last couple of days or so.

    Is there any obvious reason for this occurance?
     
    srlpst, Feb 19, 2007
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  2. SPEEDwithJJ

    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    I'll suggest that you defrag your HDD.
     
    SPEEDwithJJ, Feb 19, 2007
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  3. srlpst

    srlpst Newbie

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    i probably should have noted in my first post that ive defragged and ran the error checking program already as well as disk cleanup, etc etc
     
    srlpst, Feb 19, 2007
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  4. otakuoverlord

    otakuoverlord Notebook Evangelist

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    Try this- If you have it on, turn off any folder view for the C drive that has thumbnails or excessive details- it can cause windows to poll every file in the root directory before showing the results on screen.
     
    otakuoverlord, Feb 19, 2007
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    mujtaba ZzzZzz Super Moderator

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    Do you have Anti-virus software installed ?
     
    mujtaba, Feb 19, 2007
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    srlpst Newbie

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    ahh thanks otaku that seems to have fixed it for now.
     
    srlpst, Feb 19, 2007
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    otakuoverlord Notebook Evangelist

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    No prob- welcome to the forums.
     
    otakuoverlord, Feb 20, 2007
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  8. eDoc

    eDoc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Run Spy bot & antivirus in safe mode.

    Delete all cookies & files.

    Use a good defragger like PD or DK.

    Check Services......stop those unneeded.

    Regards.
     
    eDoc, Feb 20, 2007
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