Re: some computers are slow in a network

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On Sat, 24 Jun 2006 00:08:01 -0700, K <g0a23657@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:



"Chuck" wrote:

On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 23:27:01 -0700, K <g0a23657@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

windows xp sp 1
Some computers on a network are slow when using a parts catalog on a
server.... some computers seem to be slower then others (up to a minute to
populate a drop down box) and two computers can do it as fast as you can
click What is causing this and what can I do or try to fix it?

Thanks

Off the top of my head, I'd look at each computer and:
# Operating system.
# Network protocols.
# Hardware.
# Network hardware.
# Applications running.
# Security.
# Network connections.
Any of the above factors may be relevant.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html

Thanks, I'll lokk into that.... i failed to metion that all computers are
identacal and are only running IE, ADP, and this parts catalog i checked for
adware & viruses but i'll look into Network protocols, Hardware, Network
hardware, Network connections,

thanks for your time

Well, that's a good start. If the computers are identical (and verify protocol
settings and tweaks), then looking at what might be changed on top of the
identicalness is good. Checking for "adware & viruses" is a good start, but may
justify more depth. In your case, HijackThis and expert advice would be a good
idea.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/dealing-with-malware-adware-spyware.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/dealing-with-malware-adware-spyware.html

Please let us know whatever you find out. We're all learning here - that's why
most of us are here.

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Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
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