the desktop icons get very slow at startup - compaq presario r4000

How can I fix a very slow desktop icons appearing very thin & slow?

Dear friend,

Please try the following methods to solve your problem
Applicable operating systems:
Windows XP
Possible causes
  1. Several startup programs.
  2. Any startup virus scan.
  3. Corruption of user profiles
  4. ShellIconCache corrupted restaur頳era file
In this case the shellIconCache file has been corrupted. Its a hidden file located in the windows directory level that contains a copy of all the icons of the desktop by default. To resolve this problem, re-create the ShellIconCache file by deleting.
Open folder options by typing the command files to RUN quickly. Select view and select Show hidden folders and files , and then click OK.
Locate the C:\Documents and Settings\Your User of utilisateur\Local Settings\Application Data patch. Delete the file Iconcache.db.
Restart the computer.
Concerning
Jinish.K.G
HCL Infosystems LTD, Pondicherry

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