When I double click on the my computer icon on desk top, the folder opens, but a flash light comes up like it's searching for the files and folders in the my computer folder, after about 5 mntues or so it finds the folders and list them this just started,I'm a newbe so thanks for any help I'm running windows xp sp3 thanks:confused:

Have you done a general cleanup(inluding defrag)/ ran ccleaner for the registry and also scanned for viruses?

Also, have you tried in safe mode or just in normal boot mode?

have you done a general cleanup(inluding defrag)/ ran ccleaner for the registry and also scanned for viruses?

Also, have you tried in safe mode or just in normal boot mode?

Thanks, yes that is what I did when the problem started after I ran ccleaner for the registry and defrag, I didn't boot in the safe mode just normal mode just

Just a newbe thanks again

When it did the defrag it is possible that it could have moved some files around improperly. Try doing another defrag to see if it rectifies the problem. If not you may want to run a repair from your windows disc.(Note: Be sure to choose the option for repair and not install)

when it did the defrag it is possible that it could have moved some files around improperly. Try doing another defrag to see if it rectifies the problem. If not you may want to run a repair from your windows disc.(Note: Be sure to choose the option for repair and not install)

Problem solved thanks again:)

What was the solution please.

Yes, the regcleaner is good, but you have to know what it is deleting. Some of the items ccleaner checks can be removed or added on the left side check boxes.
If you're inexperienced (or even experienced), check one at a time, scan, know what you're deleting in the results, and keep doing this.
This procedure is good for any scans of your computer(checking for operation after reboot). Less is better.
For windows, I recommend 'erunt/ntregopt' to restore your registry should things go too wrong.

what was the solution please.

When I reran defrag the problem corrected itself thanks again