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  • May 12, 2003 at 11:16 pm #2319184

    Slow desktop refresh (Redraw)

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    by schuck · about 19 years, 10 months ago

    I have a new Pc with Windows XP Home (w/SP1 and all current updates), 2.5gig, 512 RAM, 120 meg HD.

    The desktop and folder contents do not automatically refresh. Example: if I create a new folder (or file) on the desktop, it won’t show up till I right click and choose “Refresh”. If I rename it, same thing, new name won’t appear till the desktop is refreshed. Delete the folder/file, same thing… stays till I refresh. Same things happen when working in a folder. However, things refresh/redraw normally when working in a folder SHORTCUT.
    Everything else seems to be working correctly on the PC. I cannot pinpoint the installation of a certain piece of software that may have caused this issue, but am not sure. An not crazy about wiping the drive and starting over though! <: I have tried "repairing" the WinXP OS by using the install disks and virtually re-installing it all over again. Thoughts? Thanks in advance!

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    • May 15, 2003 at 7:00 pm #3532073

      Slow desktop refresh (Redraw)

      by dark flame · about 19 years, 10 months ago

      In reply to Slow desktop refresh (Redraw)

      I had a similar problem occur when I had to many folders, shortcuts and programs on my desktop since removing most of the unnecessary ones I haven?t had the problem reoccur. Hope this is of some help.

    • June 15, 2003 at 11:55 pm #3371854

      Slow desktop refresh (Redraw)

      by schuck · about 19 years, 9 months ago

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