USB freezes explorer for short time

[Guest Dazzign]

Hi All,

 

Having a problem with a brand new machine running XP Pro SP2...all latest

updates. Not sure if it's related to Anti Virus (CA Anti Virus)or Firewall

(Zone Alarm Pro) software.

 

Whenever I plug in a USB memory key, the dialog appears prompting me to open

and view folder (or other suitable options), but when I hit OK, explorer

freezes for a short time (10-20 secs) and then the folder will open. This

also happens if I dismiss the dialog and try to open explorer directly after

the usb key is connected....Explorer wont appear for at least 10-20 seconds.

It appears to completely freeze explorer....

 

Interestingly, if I have explorer open on the screen and then plug in the

USB key, I can access the files straight away !!

 

thanks...Any help appreciated

 

regards

 

Dazzign