WinXP Pro Disk clean up

[abseh1]

WinXP Pro Disk clean up will not run...computer is fine ..ran ad-aware..spybot..regcleaner..NAV...scann now
Any ideas? tks in advance

[query]

Microsoft has several fixes for the problem - search for "disk cleanup hangs" on Technet (www.microsoft.com) - they have a few tech notes on the issue.

[abseh1]

Thanks for your help
I'm probably missing something...I get solutions for fixing defrag..it tells me to run disk cleanup ...but I can't...sorry if I'm so dumb...but disk frag is fine..I can not run "disk cleanup" ..can you be more specific...I know I am missing the point somehow

More info I cleaned the cache..still no luck

[Chandler]

The "Compress Old Files" part of Disk Cleanup doesn't work on some XP installations for some reason.  The last time I researched it, no-one knew why it happens.

Microsoft have provided a workaround rather than a proper fix:
KB812248

[abseh1]

Thanks for your help/time ..You pointed me in the right direction
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Update & fix..just FYI
I restored the registry to a recently saved file
Clean Disk is working again
I do not know why it quit?
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The two Microsoft Knowledge Base Articles
Neither worked for me..but they are here for future reference
Disk Cleanup Tool Stops Responding While Compressing Old Files
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?...kb;en-us;812248
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 310312
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?...kb;EN-US;310312

[abseh1]

Update FYI for anyone needing future help
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THIS WAS THE CAUSE
This problem occurs because you have a corrupted temporary file on the computer.
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SYMPTOMS
When you try to run the Windows XP Disk Cleanup tool, it may stop responding.
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The Disk Cleanup Tool Stops Responding

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?...2&Product=winxp

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Again thanks for your time/help


Fixed links, pat