System goes into limbo

[Guest]

I'm running Windows XP Pro SP2. Some time after installing D-Link Wireless
ADSL Router, I noticed the system slowing. When I boot up it takes ages for
everything to load, then when I try to launch a program e.g. Outlook, it can
take up to 10 minutes to load. I have an online banking program which uses a
modem to connect; if I use this program and connect, I MUST reboot afterwards
because no programs will launch. Sometime this requires more than one reboot.
Can someone please point me in the right direction to fixing this problem?
thanx in advance!

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

The D-Link knowledge base is an up-to-date information database
that contains troubleshooting information, "how to's" and installation
procedures for D-Link products.
http://support.dlink.com/supportfaq/

How do I use my D-Link wireless utility in Windows® XP?
Please visit http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=1398
for complete FAQ and screen shots.

Step 1 Right-click My Computer and select Manage.

Step 2 In the left pane, double-click Services and Applications and select Services.

Step 3 In the right pane, double-click Wireless Zero Configuration.

Step 4 In the Wireless Zero Configuration Properties window click the General tab at the top.
Next to Startup type select Manual. Below Service Status, click Start and then click OK.

Step 5 Right-click the two computer monitor icon in the system tray
(the area in the lower right-hand corner of the screen, by the clock)
and select View Available Wireless Networks.

Step 6 In the Local Area Connection window click Advanced.

Step 7 In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, uncheck
"Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings" and then click OK.

Step 8 Right-click My Computer and select Manage.

Step 9 In the left pane, double-click Services and Applications and select Services.

Step 10 In the right pane, double-click Wireless Zero Configuration.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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| I'm running Windows XP Pro SP2. Some time after installing D-Link Wireless
| ADSL Router, I noticed the system slowing. When I boot up it takes ages for
| everything to load, then when I try to launch a program e.g. Outlook, it can
| take up to 10 minutes to load. I have an online banking program which uses a
| modem to connect; if I use this program and connect, I MUST reboot afterwards
| because no programs will launch. Sometime this requires more than one reboot.
| Can someone please point me in the right direction to fixing this problem?
| thanx in advance!

 

[Guest]

Thanx for the response Carey.
The D-Link Router is attached to my PC via Cat5 cable, then 2 other PC's use
the wireless.
I've had long conversations with D-Link today and have now installed
upgraded firmware - hopefully this will improve the performance of my PC.