Slow network response time from XP to a Win98 machine - 2nd post

[Neil G. Whitman]

My company has a four user peer to peer network running three Windows 98
and one XP machines. Our
protocol is TCP/IP and all users are connected through a switch. One machine
is used as the file store for a large number (over 7000) of Word files with
shared access for all users. I recently added a new PC that is running
Windows XP Pro. When accessing the shared file directory to add or open a
file, the time it takes to display the folder contents from this XP machine
is dramatically slower than from the 98 machines. I've mapped to the folder
and when I double click to open it, a flashlight icon appears and it takes a
full 30 seconds to display the folder contents. This only occurs from my XP
machine. All other network function appear to be working fine from this same
machine. When performing a similar action from a Windows 98 machine, the
folder contents are displayed almost instantaneously. Why is this happening
from the XP machine and how can I improve access time? Thanks for your help

Neil G. Whitman
Dunhill Staffing Systems of Charleston
843-375-0031
www.dunhillsc.com

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[Guest]

Neil, I'm about to add xp machines to our 98 network (sounds like the same setup you've got.) Have you found any resolution to your slowness problem? Any advice before I leap in?