Right-Click in Vista Problem

[Ricki]

I have a problem when right-clicking on files (eg. .zip's, .mp3's etc) and folders in Vista 64 Ultimate.

When I right-click on the file or folder it either take's ages to load or just crashes Explorer.

There is no problem at all with right-clicking on a blank desktop or white-space in the folders.

This problem has only really occured over the last couple of weeks. I had no problems of this sort at all in the 4 months(ish) prior.

Has anyone else had this problem and/or know of any methods to rectify it? You just don't realise how much you use the right-click till it takes ages for it to work!

 

[garyh]

Sounds to me like you've installed an application that is not fully compatable with Vista x64 that has attached itself to the shell for a certain function (as a quick link for example, to scan a file or folder with an anti-virus).

Problem is, could be anything from an anti-virus, compression utility (winrar, winzip) or something like a burn utility like Nero etc.

I bet that is the problem though

Try a fresh install and install your apps one at a time, until the problem re-occurs, alternatively uninstall an app one at a time until the problem no longer exists.

 

[Ricki]

Thanks. I think I'll try uninstalling recent programs first and then if that dosen't work then I'll go for the full reinstall.