Slow LAN browsing on XP

[DJ39]

When browsing the LAN from my XP box, there are long pauses. Especially if I choose "properties" for a file. Strangely enough, there are no pauses when browsing a Linux+Samba server.

Even worse, any interaction with a network printer has 2 minute pauses!

Does anyone else have this problem? Does anyone know how to fix it?

Thank you for reading this.

 

[NeoMoses]

I've seen the same problem on a friend's comp on the same LAN as me. His system is:

tbird 1.4
Shuttle AK31
don't know the NIC.
WinXP Pro

We've never figured out what causes it, though. wish I could help more.

 

[WyrmMaster]

The other comps running an older OS. I see the same problem browsing my friends win98 system from 2k, works perfectly browsing another 2k system.

 

[Zuck Gou :)]

If I'm not mistaken this is XP's 'feature' of refreshing your network everytime.

It may be fixable, I'll take a look.