Dear Carey,
I have a similar problem as the writer whose DiskClean was not working properly, but, in my case, the program locks up my CPU, even after I hit ‘cancel’ and the program ends – the CPU operates @ 100% and the O/S – WinXP Home – slows WAY down. The only way to recover is to reboot – which takes an awfully long time. I have tried your ‘solution’ even waiting all night to run the zip portion of the program – trouble is this is NOT the 1st time I have used ‘DiskClean’. I even used ‘sageset: 11, eliminated all options, but the program still tried to read the compressed programs and locked up the system. This indicates to me that ‘DiskClean’ has become corrupt and needs to be replaced. Is there a source for it?
Please email me with answer.
Thanks.
See if this helps/applies: Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to this key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWARE
MicrosoftWindows
CurrentVersionExplorer
VolumeCachesCompress Old Files
Remove all the keys under “Compress old files” to get this cleanup program to run to completion. Or you can download a regedit from here: Disk Cleanup – Compressed Files http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
To use the Regedit: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it and answer yes to the import prompt. REG files can be viewed in Notepad by right clicking on the file and selecting Edit.
Let me know if this helps.
Thanks,
Carey
Carey Holzman owns and operates Discount Computer Repair (602-527-9723) in Phoenix, Arizona, where he offers repairs, upgrades, custom built PCs and network wiring at highly competitive pricing. His networking tips have appeared in David Strom’s book, The Home Networking Survival Guide (McGraw/Hill), and his own book on PC maintenance is currently available at local book stores, amazon.com or directly through him. His free informative web site can be found at http://www.careyholzman.com. Donate $30 to help maintain his site and you’ll get a free autographed copy of his book. Carey can be reached directly at carey@careyholzman.com.
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