Hmm... Irritating XP problem

Jaradu · 05-31-2004, 07:22 PM

Every time I right click on an icon (whether it's on the desktop or in a folder), all files, programs and folders automatically close and it crashes to the desktop. This can get veeery annoying. If anyone could shed some light into this matter I would appreciate it. I know that there are a lot of computer knowledgable people in Ironworks so I came here first. Thanks in advance [img]smile.gif[/img]

Bungleau · 05-31-2004, 10:50 PM

Operating system? Patch level? Do you have something set to take place when you right-click? IOW, in Control Panel, Mouse, what's the choice for "Right-click"?

Jaradu · 05-31-2004, 11:50 PM

OS: Windows XP Home Edition

Normal settings are applied to the right mouse button.

Patching? Not that I know of... and a Google search doesn't find any. I recently (today) did a Windows Update and downloaded everything - don't know if that counts as patching.

Jaradu · 06-01-2004, 01:47 AM

Hmmm this is getting worse - Using keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+V also does the same thing. This means I can't copy or paste or delete files. Not even if I choose it from the 'Edit' menu. It doesn't happen in browsers though. I'm screwed, I'm screwed, I'm screwed, I'm screwed, I'm screwed....

Edit) Wait... it only happens on some files. I'm not sure what the difference between the files are that do and don't crash to the desktop.

[ 06-01-2004, 01:49 AM: Message edited by: Jaradu ]

Firestormalpha · 06-01-2004, 01:54 AM

Uhhh.... #1 download the bleedin XP updates. ALL of the critical ones.

Use the microsoft Update utility it should be under your start menu. Hunting for them via google will at best give you the same site that the Windows update link will give you.

If you've already gotten all the updates, then perhaps a virus, trojan, or a random script kiddy hack attack?

[ 06-01-2004, 01:58 AM: Message edited by: Firestormalpha ]

Link · 06-01-2004, 05:26 AM

Sometimes when files are too big, WinXP locks itself up. There's an option to switch that problem off, try searching the forum for a topic of mine concerning a large AVI file (if this is indeed your problem!)

SpiritWarrior · 06-01-2004, 05:44 AM

Run a disk repair, windows XP comes with it (It's like 98's scandisk). You can find it on the properties of Drive C and click on Tools. Schedule a repair for the next time your computer restarts and then shut down the system and restart it.

SpiritWarrior · 06-01-2004, 05:45 AM

Oh and make sure you scan for viruses like was suggested. The problem seems more virus-based but disk may never repair itself even if the virus is removed unless you tell xp to repair it.

05-31-2004, 10:50 PM	#2
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Operating system? Patch level? Do you have something set to take place when you right-click? IOW, in Control Panel, Mouse, what's the choice for "Right-click"? __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

06-01-2004, 01:54 AM	#5
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 40 Posts: 4,454	Uhhh.... #1 download the bleedin XP updates. ALL of the critical ones. Use the microsoft Update utility it should be under your start menu. Hunting for them via google will at best give you the same site that the Windows update link will give you. If you've already gotten all the updates, then perhaps a virus, trojan, or a random script kiddy hack attack? [ 06-01-2004, 01:58 AM: Message edited by: Firestormalpha ] __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

06-01-2004, 05:44 AM	#7
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Run a disk repair, windows XP comes with it (It's like 98's scandisk). You can find it on the properties of Drive C and click on Tools. Schedule a repair for the next time your computer restarts and then shut down the system and restart it. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

06-01-2004, 05:45 AM	#8
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Oh and make sure you scan for viruses like was suggested. The problem seems more virus-based but disk may never repair itself even if the virus is removed unless you tell xp to repair it. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

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05-31-2004, 07:22 PM	#1
Jaradu Silver Dragon Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: Shrewsbury, England Age: 33 Posts: 1,635	Every time I right click on an icon (whether it's on the desktop or in a folder), all files, programs and folders automatically close and it crashes to the desktop. This can get veeery annoying. If anyone could shed some light into this matter I would appreciate it. I know that there are a lot of computer knowledgable people in Ironworks so I came here first. Thanks in advance [img]smile.gif[/img]

05-31-2004, 11:50 PM	#3
Jaradu Silver Dragon Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: Shrewsbury, England Age: 33 Posts: 1,635	OS: Windows XP Home Edition Normal settings are applied to the right mouse button. Patching? Not that I know of... and a Google search doesn't find any. I recently (today) did a Windows Update and downloaded everything - don't know if that counts as patching.

06-01-2004, 01:47 AM	#4
Jaradu Silver Dragon Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: Shrewsbury, England Age: 33 Posts: 1,635	Hmmm this is getting worse - Using keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+V also does the same thing. This means I can't copy or paste or delete files. Not even if I choose it from the 'Edit' menu. It doesn't happen in browsers though. I'm screwed, I'm screwed, I'm screwed, I'm screwed, I'm screwed.... Edit) Wait... it only happens on some files. I'm not sure what the difference between the files are that do and don't crash to the desktop. [ 06-01-2004, 01:49 AM: Message edited by: Jaradu ]

06-01-2004, 05:26 AM	#6
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 39 Posts: 5,888	Sometimes when files are too big, WinXP locks itself up. There's an option to switch that problem off, try searching the forum for a topic of mine concerning a large AVI file (if this is indeed your problem!)

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