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files slow to load
I have a new computer running Windows XP SP3 that used to open data
files (.xls, .pdf, .gif, etc.) very crisply. Then I began experiencing a noticeable delay after left-clicking these kinds of files, or right-clicking and waiting for the menu to appear. (Executeable files run without delay.) I determined that this delay began after networking an old windows 98 machine with this computer. I also discovered that when the windows 98 machine is turned on, the delay is eliminated and the XP machine works as it did before I set up the network. As soon as I turn off the windows 98 machine, file loading on the XP machine slows down again. I also have another XP machine networked in this same workgroup, but I do not experirence this problem with that machine. I have gone through my folders to make sure I have no shortcuts, mapped drives or anything else pointing to the Windows 98 machine. I have renamed the workgroup and made it different from the workgroup name on the 98 machine. I have checked other network and IP settings and cannot determine why I need to have the windows 98 machine on and connected in order for my new windows xp machine to open data files as fast as the PC should. I want to dispose of the Windows 98 machine, but am reluctant to do so until I know how to fix this problem. Any ideas out there? Is there a way to "reset" my computer to go back to the way it was before I set up the network? Paul |
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