Slow network browsing through Windows Exploer

15 Jun 2005 2:05 PM

tgarfitt

We are running PC's and laptops with XP Operating system (SP1 & SP2) and file
servers that run Windows 2000 server. When some users browse the network
through windows explorer, there is an intermittent delay when opening
folders. I have applied a couple of fixes. like deleting a key in the
registry for the schedule tasks. Is there any other major problems that you
can reply to me with.

15 Jun 2005 2:34 PM

Chuck

On Wed, 15 Jun 2005 07:05:14 -0700, "tgarfitt"
<tgarf***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>We are running PC's and laptops with XP Operating system (SP1 & SP2) and file
>servers that run Windows 2000 server. When some users browse the network
>through windows explorer, there is an intermittent delay when opening
>folders. I have applied a couple of fixes. like deleting a key in the
>registry for the schedule tasks. Is there any other major problems that you
>can reply to me with.

Eliminate excessive protocols, and check the Node Type for each computer:
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html>
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/reading-ipconfig-and-diagnosing.html>

Do you have a domain, or a workgroup? If a domain, check how your domain is
setup for name resolution:
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/windows-xp-on-nt-domain.html>

--
Cheers,
Chuck
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem - it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck sonic net.

17 Jun 2005 4:40 AM

Ian B

If NETBUI is in use some very slow browsing can occur, particularly when
loading a "DropDown" with a listing of folders ( as in e.g. Word - save as -
click on save in drop down) .
Also I find that a very slow response is sometimes obtained if double
clicking the folder name is used to invoke the browse whereas clicking the +
symbol to the left of folder will open instantly.

HTH

Ian B

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> On Wed, 15 Jun 2005 07:05:14 -0700, "tgarfitt"
> <tgarf***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >We are running PC's and laptops with XP Operating system (SP1 & SP2) and
file
> >servers that run Windows 2000 server. When some users browse the network
> >through windows explorer, there is an intermittent delay when opening
> >folders. I have applied a couple of fixes. like deleting a key in the
> >registry for the schedule tasks. Is there any other major problems that
you
> >can reply to me with.
>
> Eliminate excessive protocols, and check the Node Type for each computer:
>

<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.htm
l>

>

<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/reading-ipconfig-and-diagnosing.html>
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>
> Do you have a domain, or a workgroup? If a domain, check how your domain
is
> setup for name resolution:
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/windows-xp-on-nt-domain.html>
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
> Paranoia is not a problem - it's a normal response from experience.
> My email is AT DOT
> actual address pchuck sonic net.