Windows Responds Slowly Or Stops Responding (Hangs) (258636)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q258636

SYMPTOMS

Windows may respond slowly, or may stop responding (hang). In addition, programs open and close slowly.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if there are large amounts of data that are stored in the Briefcase folder.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, limit the amount of data that you place in the Briefcase folder. If you must store a large amount of information in the Briefcase folder, create multiple Briefcase folders and divide the information between the individual folders.

MORE INFORMATION

There are no set limits to the amount of data, folders, or files that can be stored in the Briefcase folder before Windows performance is affected. Windows performance depends on the disk space, random access memory (RAM), processor speed, and bus speed of the computer that you are using.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/15/2006
Keywords:kbprb KB258636
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