Windows explorer freezes on right-click or delete in XP Pro SP2?

Whenever I right click or try to delete something, Explorer will freeze for a good minute or so, the hourglass will appear when the pointer is inside the explorer box, but when I move it away, I can just do whatever I want. After about a minute, the delete confirmation box will pop up, or if I had right clicked, then the right click menu will pop up. Why does it take so long to do so?

Windows explorer freezes on right-click or delete in XP Pro SP2?windows vista ultimate

delete that version and redownload it or download another version

Windows explorer freezes on right-click or delete in XP Pro SP2?default browser internet explorer

Hello,

The exact same thing started happening to my computer a few days ago.

The answer posted here says, 'Delete that version and install another version.'

What does that mean? Install another version of Windows?

There must be some explanation for this happening with a cause that can be fixed rather than just reinstalling everything.

That seems to be the answer for every windows problem... 'Reboot. If that doesn't work then Re-install Windows.'

Can anybody help us?

Thanks

David