I am stuck in a loop, when I try to move or delete a file (any type of file) it will automaticlaly duplicate that file into the same location, which is tying up all of my memory. I do not knoe if htis is an error with Windows XP service Pack 3 or a virus. Any suggesitons?1 person needs an answerI do too

Are you trying to delete by dragging the files to the Recycle Bin or move by dragging the files? If yes, this problem usually occurs because the hand isn't quite as steady as one would want. You're moving the files slightly as you drag and that is creating the extra copies.First lower the sensitivity of your mouse from the Mouse applet in Control Panel. Then change the way you delete. Either select files and then right-click>Delete or select files and use File>Delete. To select multiple contiguous files, highlight the first file in the series and then hold down the Shift key and highlight the last file in the series. All your desired files will be highlighted. Then use the right-click or File menu deletion procedure. To delete non-contiguous files, hold down the Ctrl key as you select. To copy/move files, use the option on the right-click context menu.MS-MVP - Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!