"My Computer" shortcut won't work

[Skyline]

Last night something went wrong with my "My Computer" icon. When I ciick on it it now takes over 2 minutes to open up with the list of my drives, etc. !! I've tried deleting and replacing it with no luck. I've Googled and found nothing that helps. Once open, browsing files and folders is unaffected, just the "My Computer" tool.
For the time being, when I eventually got it open, I've dragged shortcuts onto my desktop for drive C, D, and other things I need.
I've tried the usual virus scans, defragging, temporarily switching off my Kaspersky, etc. and nothing helps.
Has anyone any suggestions as to how to correct tbis strange and extremely annoying problem?

Many thanks
John

[PeteG@Scan]

Hi John,

I dropped you a mail about your drive slow down a few weeks back I think saying it might be worth getting it looked at when we were discussing that other system but you didn't get back to me.

The long loading times is indicative of a drive issue and this problem you have above is another symptom. Best case scenario is mild o.s. corruption due to clutter of the O.S. (virus/tojen maybe) or worst case is physical failure of part of the drive either of the physical platter itself or spindle degradation.

I could be wrong, and it could be something else, but I think it certainly needs to get it looked over.

[Skyline]

Hi Pete

I think you're right. I've screwed the OS somehow. I think it was something to do with me having a 4GB USB memory stick in the other day and now the system keeps wanting to 'Initialize all folders' - this happens every time I go to save something, so today things have just ground to a halt. I think there is a Trojan also, even though I've deep-scanned with Kaspersky and Malwarebytes, both of which said there were none.

So, ideally I'd like everything zapped/reformatted and Windows 7 (32 bit) installed instead of XP. I'll back everything up here crucial-data-wise and also make sure I've got the wherewithall to reinstall all my key applications.

At the same time I think you said you could do some other hardware alts/additions maybe? Please let me know and we'll proceed that way. Perhaps it would be best if we spoke on the phone Monday, or are you labouring tomorrow?


Thanks
John

[PeteG@Scan]

Hi John.

Sorry about the slow response. I've been laid up for a few days and not been in the office. Drop me a P.M. with your number and I can give you a call back for that chat later today or whenever it's convenient for you.

[Skyline]

PM sent.

John