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by andona

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I have 2 computers networked through a router. I have Windows XP SP2 on the #1 computer. Windows 98 on the #2 computer. When I left click on any file on computer #1 (PDF JPG Word WP etc.) the program associated with the file may take up to a 30-60 secs to load the program and open the file. This occurs when computer #2 is turned off.
When computer #2 is turned on and forms the second computer on the network (visible in MY Network Places) the same files on Computer #1 load within a few seconds. If I turn Computer#2 off again the loading of files again slows down.

Note: If Computer#2 is off and I load a program on computer#1(Adobe Acrobat Word Wordperfect or a picture viewing program) the program loads very quickly (2 or 3 seconds). And if I open a file from within a program the file loads quickly again with a couple of seconds.

My guess is that when I click on a file on Computer#1 Windows is trying to access the Computer#2, even though it is shut off and not on the network, thus slowing down the program loading process.

Does anyone have any knowledge on how to correct this problem?

Thanks
AndyA.

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by doughins

>>it may be that the offline files is checked>>>

could you please explain? I'm desperately trying to find solution to this proble.

by doughins

I have EXACTLY the same problem, except that my Comuputer #2 has Windows 2000 Professional. This issue appeared when I set up file sharing between the 2 computers.
I spent 3,5 hours with Microsoft tech support and 4 hours with iyogi, and none of them were able to figure it out.
I can add that the moment I unplug the router from Computer #1, files open like nothing happened - fast.

there must be a solution to this????

Thank you whoever can give an advice

IgorD

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