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Using XP Pro on two different computers (Dell Dimension and Sony Vaio). After installing a series of MS patches, my system hangs when I right-click on a file or shortcut. I ripped all the patches off both computers, and right-click worked again (uninstalled them--forgot to set system restore point). Put the patches back on the Dell, right click hangs the system. Taking them off one at a time will be time consuming, but I'm about to start.
Anyone had similar problem that figured out which patch caused this, or how to fix the problem? Taking them off one at a time will be time consuming, but I'll do it if I have to. I used Windows Update on both systems.
Microsoft Workaround Fixes Problem!
After much Googling, I found two articles covering the issue (Windows XP right click gobbles up CPU time and Microsoft confirms XP right click memory hog problem) and the Microsoft KB Article Temporary Decline in Performance Occurs When You Right-Click a File or Folder in Windows Explorer. Running a couple tests confirmed I was experiencing the same problem. And, after following the workaround in the KB article, I can right-click again.
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