When I try to navigate to network resources using Network Places, it takes a
long time but eventually it does get me to my network shares. However if I
know the UNC path and type it in the Run window, the network share opens up
quickly. How do I fix this?

sounds like master browser issue. these search results may help,

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  When I try to navigate to network resources using Network Places, it takes a
  long time but eventually it does get me to my network shares. However if I
  know the UNC path and type it in the Run window, the network share opens up
  quickly. How do I fix this?

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