Smart Client - slow even after the second try

[Markus]

Hi there

We use a own developed smart client application within our company.

The very first time we start this application it takes about 50 seconds
to start which is fine with us as we know some assemblies and other
stuff is downloaded into the download cache.

When I close it and restart the applcation within seconds, then the
application start within 4 seconds which is still fine with us.

BUT when I wait some time or restart the computer, then it takes again
about 50 seconds to start.

I checked everytime before downloading the download cache and there are
all required files alrady available.

So why does it still takes that much time?

Thanks for any help
Markus

 

[Guest]

Do a search on Google for Chris Sells and smart client. He has written
several really good articles on implementing smart clients.

My guess is that the app is spending all that time probing IIS for any
updated assemblies. .Net doesnt just probe one folder, for one assembly, but
does a whole bunch of probing. Your best bet to figure this out is to
download a tool called Fiddler (again, google search). This will show you
all http traffic in and out of your PC. Run this tool, then start your app
and watch how many http calls it makes looking for new assemblies.

I dont remember how to turn all this functionality off, but Chris Sells'
articles tell you how.