My desktop won't automatically refresh (Vista)

[Cristar Mymine]

Hi guys. I have a laptop with vista on it. I don't know what I did, but every time I update my desktop, the new files I drag to it won't show up. I have to hit the refresh button manually in order to see the changes.

Another example is when I delete folders into my recycle bin, the bin icon won't automatically change to a "full" symbol, it remains the "empty bin" icon. I have to hit refresh manually in order for it to become a "full bin" icon.

How do I remedy this???

 

[Lexluethar]

Right click the recycle bin and go to properties. See if you have selected custome size or 'do not move files..'. If you have the second then it is automatically deleting the items which is why nothing is being placed in the recycle bin.

What do you mean when you update it? LIke when you create a new file and save it to the desktop?

 

[Cristar Mymine]

Right click the recycle bin and go to properties. See if you have selected custome size or 'do not move files..'. If you have the second then it is automatically deleting the items which is why nothing is being placed in the recycle bin.

What do you mean when you update it? LIke when you create a new file and save it to the desktop?

Yeah, when I save something directly to my desktop it won't show up unless I manually refresh it with f5.

As far as recycle bin goes, it is set on custom size, but, still, when I move stuff to the recycle bin, the icon doesn't change to "full" by itself; it remains "empty" until I manually refresh my desktop.

 

[Lexluethar]

Have you updated vista?

 

[Cristar Mymine]

Have you updated vista?

I update it all the time. My desktop used to refresh itself automatically like normal... don't know what happened. My system is clean, too. No viruses.

 

[KSoD]

Have you restarted since this behavior started? Does it still happen after a restart?

 

[Cristar Mymine]

Have you restarted since this behavior started? Does it still happen after a restart?

Yes, I've restarted plenty of times. Still happens. Such an interesting phenomenon...

 

[Lexluethar]

Updated all drivers on the computer as well?

 

[Cristar Mymine]

Updated all drivers on the computer as well?

Yes, sir. I've done all these regular maintenance routines. Still, the problem exists.

 

[KSoD]

I would check it with Osiris's Guide.

http://www.osiris-spywareguide.com/

Just to be sure. That sounds like a Registry Entry got changed and that shouldnt have happened.