Re: Takes a long time to show files icons in Windows Explorer

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Thanks for the reply.
But It reallt does not exists any way to stop the various dialogs from
loading all that unusefull informatio?
I dont need it !!!!
I will try all you wrote but not point 2 and 5 : i dont have a MAINFRAME but
just a base notebook and i dont want to overload it with informations i dont
need.
Remember that freeCommander goes very speed.
I dont think it is a drivers problem : i have the same situation at work (a
pc configured and mantained by professionals) but i will check.
Again thanks.
I need some time to do all that work but i will let you know the results.
Hy.

"Claude LaFrenière" wrote:

> Hi *LukeIt* :
>
> > I have a similar problem : when i open some directory with explorer or
> > file/open in applications, I must wait 30/60 seconds.
> > Now i dont use eplorer any more , I use FreeCommander with only default
> > icons enabled : very speed.
> > But the problem inside the applications remains.
> > Any one knows how to stop CommonDialog to read all the icons (and everything
> > else) and just show the default (registred) icons ?
> > It a very big bug.
>
> Try this :
>
> 1- Icon cache may be corrupted : delete it and Windows will recreate it at new boot :
>
> Local Setting and IconCache.db are hidden : set the explorer to see hidden
> files in File Options | Display tab | show hidden folder and files...
>
> and delete IconCache.db:
>
> C:\Documents and Settings\"User Name"\Local Settings\Application Data\IconCache.db
>
> 2- Set the maximum cached icons(default is 500)
>
> HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Explorer
>
> Max Cached Icons
> Reg_SZ
> value can be set from 100 to 4096
> Try with 2000
>
> If this key do not exist created it.
>
> 3- Set explorer to use à different process (multi-threads):
>
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
> Create this key:
>
> DesktopProcess
> Reg_DWord
> value 1
>
> 4- Change the Windows priority separation :
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\PriorityControl
> Create this key :
>
> Win32PrioritySeparation
> Reg_DWord
> Value 26 in HEX
>
> 5- Number of memorized folders setup : default is 400.
> Set it to 2000
>
> Remark : Tweak UI 2.10 for W xp and W 2003 have this option but there is a
> bug in the file names of the values.They do nothings ... ;-)
>
> Use this .reg to fix the problem :
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------- cut here----------------------------------------------------
> Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
>
> [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam\BagMRU]
> [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam\Bags]
>
> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell]
> "BagMRU Size"=dword:000007D0
>
> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam]
> "BagMRU Size"=dword:000007D0
>
> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
> "NoSaveSettings"=dword:00000000
>
> -------------------------------------------------------- cut here----------------------------------------------------------
>
> Also:
> A good maintenance of W xp is required from time to time.
>
> Here some hints:
>
> 1- Use chkdsk to check the integrity of your hard disk:
>
> Windows explorer | right click on disk icon |
> properties | tab "tools" | "check errors" | check both options
> ok and restart your computer
>
> or
>
> Start | Run | cmd | chkdsk X: /F /R /V ,
> Where X= disk volume
>
> For the results un applications log:
> Souce : Winlogon
> ID : 1001
>
> 2) Clean the temporary files:
>
> Start | Run | cleanmgr.exe
>
> 3) Defrag the volumes of the HD :
>
> Start | Run | Defrag.msc
>
> For multiple volume defrag use this:
> http://www.dougknox.com/utility/scripts_desc/defrag_all.htm
>
> 4) Check devices and drivers and upgrade them if needed
>
> Start | Run | devmgmt.msc
>
> a)
> Devices error codes:
> http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?kbid=310123
>
> b)
> To find recent drivers
>
> www.driverfiles.net [In Eng.]
> or
> [in Fr.]
> www.eu.microsoft.com/france/telechargements/drivers/default.asp
> www.touslesdrivers.com
> www.clubic.com/pilotes.html
>
> 5) Check the services configuration:
>
> The mandatories services must be started and in automatic mode
> The others in manual...or disabled....
>
> More info on W xp services:
> http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm
>
> 6) Check the applications started at boot and keep them
> to the minimum.
>
> instead of using msconfig used Starter from CodeStuff...
> http://codestuff.mirrorz.com/
>
> Check for applications in your account and All users
> (from an admin account...)
>
> 7) Control what's running on that PC with those tools:
>
> Autorun
> http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/autoruns.shtml
>
> Process Explorer :
> (an enhanced Task Manager!)
> http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/procexp.shtml
>
> 8) Defrag the protected files ( Registry , hiberfil.sys, Pagefile.sys etc.)
>
> http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/pagedefrag.shtml
>
> 9) Optimize the prefetching
>
> Run this command :
> %windir%\system32\Rundll32.exe advapi32.dll,ProcessIdleTasks
> usefull only when the computer is idle...
> The service Task Scheduler must be running and in automatic mode.
> Check this value:
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management\PrefetchParameters
> The keyEnablePrefetcher REG_DWORD must be set to 3.
>
> 10) Safe & Cool ...
>
> Keep your system free of malwares (virus, worms,spywares, etc.)
> Keep your PC free of dust and check the temperatures with those tools:
>
> Everest:
> http://www.lavalys.com/
>
> SpeedFan
> http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php
>
> Tell us if those procedures fix the problem.
>
> :)
>
> --
> Claude LaFrenière [MVP] :-)
>
> «My Principal Design Was To Inform, Not To Amuse Thee.»
> Lemuel Gulliver, The Travels (IV:12)
> http://climenole.serendipia.net
>
>
.

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