xp sp2 slow boot preparing network connections

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nsouza

I've got a Dell Inspiron 8600 that takes forever to boot during the
"preparing network connections" dialog box. This system is part of AD
Domain using DHCP. When I set both LAN and WLAN (wireless) to generic
static addresses (192.168.0.1 and .2 with 127.0.0.1 as DNS) it boots in
record time.

Any suggestions?
 
N

nsouza

Revision: The wireless card seems to be the culprit. When it is set to
DHCP the system takes forever while "preparing network connections"
 
N

nsouza

We found this to be the drivers on the onboard wireless Intel 2200
card. We uninstalled the card and updated the drivers and it worked.
 

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