Right clicking - properties

From: Leo (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/29/04 

Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 11:51:06 -0800

Recently whenever I right click and than properties an icon in windows explorer, it takes over 1 minute for the properties message screen to appear. If I do this to any of the icons (shortcuts) on my desktop, it shows up immediately.
What would cause this to happen?