Disk Cleanup doesn't work!!

[blinkinsum224]

Hi, I am running windows XP Home. I usually use disk cleanup to get rid of old files. But now, when I click on it under the properties of my hard drive, it starts but freezes. It causes my computer to slow down. I then have to use task manager to shut it down. Can anyone help me get disk cleanup back? If you can, then respond or email me at: shootout2006@sbcglobal.net. Thank you!!!!

[lewis]

Give this a shot:

From the Microsoft newsgroup:
To solve the problem where Disk Cleanup fails to complete the "compress
old files" option, run Regedit, and navigate to

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Explorer\Vo
lumeCaches\Compress Old Files

Save this key in an exported .reg file (eg, compressoldfiles.reg) so
that you can restore it if necessary. Remove all the keys under
"Compress old files" to get this cleanup program to run to completion.

Same info different description here

[blinkinsum224]

Hey, thanx for ur tip! I really needed disk cleanup to work. do u have an email address or AIM so we can keep in contact?

[lewis]

Well, your welcome!! Does it work now?

Just click on "Profile" to contact me.

[ars6091]

[ Thanks Dude,.....I've been having this problem for Months Now. Your soulution worked like a Charm......Thanks For the Info.........

[thekiddsoldier]

Originally Posted by lewis

Give this a shot:

From the Microsoft newsgroup:
To solve the problem where Disk Cleanup fails to complete the "compress
old files" option, run Regedit, and navigate to

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Explorer\Vo
lumeCaches\Compress Old Files

Save this key in an exported .reg file (eg, compressoldfiles.reg) so
that you can restore it if necessary. Remove all the keys under
"Compress old files" to get this cleanup program to run to completion.

Same info different description here

hi mine doesnt work either.. im not that computer smart but i got to this

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Explorer\Vo
lumeCaches\Compress Old Files

but i dont know what you mean on this Save this key in an exported

.reg file (eg, compressoldfiles.reg) so
that you can restore it if necessary. Remove all the keys under
"Compress old files" to get this cleanup program to run to completion.

can u please help me... email me at thekiddsoldier@yahoo.com it would be nice if u can give me the steps and what to do or anyone else reading this thanks ( i wont be on this site i just made it so u can reply to my email adress ) thanks