Some files open slow (related to networking)

[loginn]

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]

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

 

[loginn]

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

 

[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

 

[loginn]

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]

power cycle your router, it could be congested

 

[loginn]

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]

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

 

[loginn]

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

Nothing happens. The same old story.

 

[tlarkin]

are these files large?

 

[loginn]

are these files large?

It could be a large file or 1 Kb text file. This happens when I want to create a new file too. It looks like, while connected, the computer is searching for information on the network how to perform very simple operations and when it is not connected, it knows how to do them. (sorry about the primitive comparison).

 

[tlarkin]

disable all software based security and see what happens.

what linksys router is it that you have?

 

[loginn]

disable all software based security and see what happens.

what linksys router is it that you have?

I did that before writing to the forum. Linksys router, model - BEFSX41.
System is WinXP Home with updates. Computer is Acer Aspire 3000 Notebook.