When right-clicking on an object, some problems arise.?

Question

When I right-click on an object, the following things occur:

- that particular window like Windows Search or the particular Windows directory will stop responding and

- my cpu usage will shoot up to 100%(well, actually it's 95% or slightly higher, as reported in Process Explorer).

I have taken the below steps:

-Switched Theme to Windows Classic. Before that, I was using a custom theme.

- Disabled "Show shadow under menus" in "Appearance" ---> Effects. I'm currently using only Clear Type and no other effects. I'd previously disabled most other options.

Some info:
My operating system is Windows XP Pro and I have 1 gb(2 pieces) of ram. I've many programs(movie codecs, games, anti-spyware, etc.) installed and I really should uninstall some of the ones I don't use anymore.

What else can I do to rectify this issue, apart from reformatting? I'd also like to know how to remove certain options from the right-click Context menu that displays in Windows Explorer.

Thank you!

Answer 1

There might be that you have a virus. Try scanning with your anti-virus and if you find something - delete it.