Some files open slow (related to networking)

loginn · 10-29-2006, 05:24 PM

I have this problem since the computer is connected to internet via Linksys router. When I click on .txt file, image or archive (also probably other types), it would take bettween 1 and 2 minutes to open them. When I right-click on same types to open context menu, it costs me the same long waiting. When I want to create a new file, the same. At the same time I can open run executables, open browsers and open other types in a split second. Memory and CPU usage are not going above the normal during that time of delayed response. All the above problems would disappear when I unplug the network cable or just disable the connection. There is one more computer connected to the same router without such problems. I'm pretty sure it's not a virus, malware etc. It should be a network problem but I don't know how to solve it.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

AdmnPower · 10-29-2006, 10:47 PM

are you wirelessly connected, perhaps your connection speed is extremely slow

loginn · 10-30-2006, 06:54 AM

It's a cable connection. And the problem is happening when I work work with local files.

OvenMaster · 10-30-2006, 03:26 PM

Open up any folder
Tools > Options > View Tab
Look up at the very first checkbox: Automatically search for network folders and printers
If the box is checked, then every time you look for a folder it will search your PC and the network for the file and context menu. Try unchecking the box and see if things speed up when looking for local files

Tom

loginn · 10-30-2006, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OvenMaster

Open up any folder
Tools > Options > View Tab
Look up at the very first checkbox: Automatically search for network folders and printers
If the box is checked, then every time you look for a folder it will search your PC and the network for the file and context menu. Try unchecking the box and see if things speed up when looking for local files

Tom

Thanks for advise!
Unfortunately, disabled seach for network folders and printers did not help.

tlarkin · 10-30-2006, 04:17 PM

power cycle your router, it could be congested

loginn · 10-30-2006, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlarkin

power cycle your router, it could be congested

Sorry, English is not my native language and technical terms like "power cycle" are not clear enough for me. Anyway, the router is just first time used.

tlarkin · 10-30-2006, 05:34 PM

power it off and then wait like 20 seconds and power it back on, then what happens?

loginn · 10-30-2006, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlarkin

power it off and then wait like 20 seconds and power it back on, then what happens?

Nothing happens. The same old story.

tlarkin · 10-30-2006, 08:21 PM

are these files large?

10-29-2006, 05:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
loginn New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 7	Some files open slow (related to networking) I have this problem since the computer is connected to internet via Linksys router. When I click on .txt file, image or archive (also probably other types), it would take bettween 1 and 2 minutes to open them. When I right-click on same types to open context menu, it costs me the same long waiting. When I want to create a new file, the same. At the same time I can open run executables, open browsers and open other types in a split second. Memory and CPU usage are not going above the normal during that time of delayed response. All the above problems would disappear when I unplug the network cable or just disable the connection. There is one more computer connected to the same router without such problems. I'm pretty sure it's not a virus, malware etc. It should be a network problem but I don't know how to solve it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

10-29-2006, 10:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
AdmnPower VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 1,177	are you wirelessly connected, perhaps your connection speed is extremely slow __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4 ghz 4 gig DDR 2 800 Sapphire Radeon 3870 X2 250 gig Seagate Barracuda Windows Vista

10-30-2006, 03:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
OvenMaster VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Red Sox Nation Age: 49 Posts: 2,022	Open up any folder Tools > Options > View Tab Look up at the very first checkbox: Automatically search for network folders and printers If the box is checked, then every time you look for a folder it will search your PC and the network for the file and context menu. Try unchecking the box and see if things speed up when looking for local files Tom __________________ Frankenbox III: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ * MOBO: Biostar K8M800 Micro AM2 * RAM: 2x1GB Kingston DDR2 667 HDD: WD 80GB Master, Seagate 320GB Slave * OPT: two Pioneer DVR-115DBK DVD burners PSU: Antec Basiq 500W * GPU: PNY GeForce FX5200 256MB AGP 8x * MON: ViewSonic LCD VA721 CASE: EvTek minitower * SND: Diamond Xtreme 5.1 * OS: XP Home SP2 * ROUTER: Linksys BEFSR41

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10-30-2006, 06:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
loginn New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 7	It's a cable connection. And the problem is happening when I work work with local files.

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tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 6,370	power cycle your router, it could be congested

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tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 6,370	power it off and then wait like 20 seconds and power it back on, then what happens?

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tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 6,370	are these files large?