RE: Slow network browsing on windows 2003 machine -help

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From: BC-w2k3s (BCw2k3s_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 07/28/04 

Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 12:42:07 -0700

On one of the XP workstations. Try topping the WebClient Service. We experienced this issue when we upgraded our servers to 03.

GoodLuck
BC

"Anthony Ardele" wrote:

> Hi there,
>
>
> I have set of machines on a workgroup. One machine acts as a server.
>
> I have several XP boxes that are assigned IPs dynamically from my router and
> a windows 2003 server machine which currently acts as a file server.
>
> They are all on on the same subnet and same network.
>
> The problem that I have is that when I try and browse folders on the server
> 2003 I have to wait about 20 seconds before I can gain access. It does not
> access the machine immediatly - I have turned indexing off, and I have also
> tried to fix the ip of the server to effect.
>
> any ideas to help me out guys? this is annoying for myself and for my team.
>
> any help is most appreciated...
>
> thanks in advance,
>
> ants
>
>
>

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