Weird annoyance: Slow loading file icons

[pkypkypky]

A few of my folders have setup files for older version apps that I like to keep. Whenever I view them in windows explorer, the icons take a long time to loadup. One-by-one the custom icons show up but it takes a while if the folder has has a few dozen in there. I can hear it put a strain on my HDD.

btw, icons from known file associations show up immediately as they should.


Any ideas? I'm off to sleep so TIA

 

[BadThad]

Try increasing your shell icon cache:

http://www.nthelp.com/40/shellicon.htm

 

[pkypkypky]

awesome, problem solved. Didn't even have to restart after adding the string value. thx!!

 

[pkypkypky]

Problem came back and doesn't stop even when upping the value real high. Is there a way to clear the cache?

 

[Fraggable]

is it preserving the setting after reboot?

 

[pkypkypky]

I found this discussion and tips from Kelly who has a tweak site. I used all the recommended fixes and it seems to be fine now.