Re: SP2 Issue: Preparing Network Connections...

Harry wrote:
> We have a number of laptops that are part of a Windows 2003 domain.
> The laptops have an onboard NIC and Wireless adapter. We just
> upgraded the laptops to SP2. Now, there is a 2.5 minute delay before
> the logon box is displayed. The "Preparing Network Connections.."
> screen hangs there that long. If I disable the Wireless adapter, the
> delay goes away. I need to have both adapters enabled. Never had this
> issue with SP1. How do we fix it?

Take a look at MS knowledge base Article 871122 :-
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/8711­22

Also MS KB Article
How to troubleshoot wireless network connections in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/313242
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Maurice N
MVP Windows - Shell / User
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