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newest problem -> can not copy, cut and paste

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by .martin. 2 views

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same old system:
Intel i7 920
MSI X58 PRO mobo
6GB RAM
elitegroup Nvidia GeForce 9800GT 1GB
1TB HDD
Vista Ultimate 32-bit
2 screens (ViewSonic VA1912w and Samsung 2333SW)
Logitech MX5500 bluetooth keyboard + mouse

new problem: can not cut, move, copy and paste.

checked all the settings, I have ownership of both folders (in the same drive).

windows responds when i cut the file, i.e., file goes pale, but paste option is not available, same with copying.
with moving, I just get a cross.

is this another too much RAM problem?

Thanks in advance,
.Martin.

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by rob miners

a System Restore. Cut the RAM back to 4GB and see how it performs.

by .martin.

restored back to Monday, didn't fix it, restored it back to Friday, and it started working again...

if you can understand that... you win a prize :D

by rob miners

a glitch in the Registry. I'm glad that it worked for you. :D

by oh smeg

64 BIT OS's and with your Memory Load I really would recommend a 64 BIT CPU.

But having said that when did this start happening and what was changed just before it started?

Remember that Windows Updates are a chance. I would be looking at either some new software being installed or a Windows Update breaking things so try a Roll Back to an earlier Point and see if that cures the issue.

Col

by .martin.

can copy and paste in some places, and not other (don't understand)

I planned to go 64-bit anyway (when windows 7 comes out), we can see if that solves my problems :D

by oh smeg

Not a Upgrade Install. It works much better that way and doesn't import any faults from the old Install. ;)

Col

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