windows explorer very slow to come up in winxp

[jcsquish]

I have an issue with one of our new computers. It is a Dell P4 1gb ram, 2.8
ghz and is on a network. For the last couple weeks the client is complaining
that it takes a long time to open windws explorer, once in it is then slow
for the first few folders clicked and then seems ok. It actually takes about
40-60 seconds to open explorer. As i mentioned it is a new machine so
shouldnt have much crap on it to bog it down. I have 2 other machines
exactly the same that dont seem to have this issue. Any ideas on how to fix
this or what to look for?

 

[sloan]

//what to look for?//

You need to find the correct newsgroup first.

Try something with "windows" in it.

This is a group for DotNet developers/programmers using the DotNet
framework.

Good luck with your search.

 

[SimonMarkBrown]

I have got the same problem. Windows Explorer just started to go slow. It
takes 10+ seconds to load. The directory tree comes up quickly but navigating
the folders is really painful.

Did you have any luck finding out what causes it.

 

[jcsquish]

I did fix my problem. It was because i had a mapped drive that did not exist
any more on the network. As soon as I disconnected the drive it is now fine.