My Computer doesn't open

[daint]

Hello,

I've been having a problem now for a while, when I open My Computer, it takes around 1-2 minutes to open, whereas opening C: only 2-3 seconds. I have a 2Ghz P4 so it should be that problem. Around the same time I have a problem where IE will not go to typed websites, only when clicking on sites stored in my favorites.

Anyone experienced these problems, or know how I can begin to solve them?

I know re-installing windows would solve the problem, but it seemed a bit excessive as it might only be a registry modification or something simple.

Thanks

 

[bcastner]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;819017

thread 779-685455