slow unzipping

[eyer1940]

For one reason or another it takes me forever to unzip files lately.
I need one of you computer geniuses to tell whats going on.
Thanks
Frank

[mrmike]

Frank,

What program & version number are you using?

Mike
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[eyer1940]

Windows XP Home Edition
2.1.2600 Service pack 2 2600

Frank

[kmanc21]

Are you saying you are using Windows upzipping program?

[eyer1940]

Yes, it use to unzip files in seconds, even large files, now it takes a long time. I downloaded a new route today and it was going to take over 2hrs. to unzip.

Frank

[kmanc21]

Have you added or changed any anti-virus, firewall or anti-spyware to your system?

[eyer1940]

Not lately. I use Norton antivirus, Windows defender.

Frank

[kmanc21]

Frank,

I had a similar problem with Norton A/V, which by the way is a huge memory user. It affected all unzipping programs. What I would try is to download WinZip or one of the other unzipping programs and see if that solves the problem. The only other thought is that you may have a lot of other programs running in the background. I would check and see what else is loading and try closing as many as possible to see if that helps. Maybe someone else will have additional suggestions for you.

[berniek]

When was the last time that you defragged your hard drive?

[eyer1940]

I defragged just a few days ago. I haven't tried win zip yet.

Frank

[berniek]

1. When did you defrag last prior to the other day?
2. How large is your hard drive?
3. How much free space is available on the drive?