Right click too slow

Question

Hello everyone,   I am using Dell laptop, Inspiron. I am running windows xp pro.   Everything is fine with the machine. The only problem is when i right click on a non-executable file like txt, doc or pdf, the it takes 5 - 10 seconds for the right click menu to appear. And the above problem only exists when i am connected on the network. If i unplug my network wire then right click functionality becomes normal.   I have tried few options like disabling non-microsoft context menus, or unchecking box automatically search for network folders & printers in winxp folder options.   But the problem is still persisting. Any suggessions ??????   Thanks, JG

Dave Lyle · Answer

Strange as it may seem, try disabling NetBIOS over TCP/IP.

Double click the network icon in the systray and then click on the Properties button. Highlite Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties. Click on Advanced and then open the WINS tab. Select Disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP.

This will disable file sharing over the LAN however.

jackgreat · Answer

Well thanks a lot pal, though disabling netbios has solved the problem but as you said it disables file sharing on lan.   It will do okay for timebeing but what can be the problem. If there is an alternative you can let me know.   Thanks, JG

Dave Lyle · Answer

Wish I knew what the root problem was. If you figure it out I would appreciate you letting me know.

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Right click too slow

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