XP box slow to connect to other Computers/printers on a LAN?
the problem with Win XP taking a long time to recognize computers on its network is the result of an XP "feature". When XP looks at the network it is scanning for remote hosts with command files to be executed - that iswhat takes it so long - until the search times out. Increase Computer Browsing Speed
******* Here is the registry fix. Export the key as a Backup.
When you browse a Windows 9x/Me machine from a Windows 2000/XP computer extra time is taken to determine if scheduled tasks are enabled on the destination computer.
Open your registry (Start->Run->Regedit) and find the key below.
{D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF} (yes click on the whole string and delete)sub-key to disable checking for scheduled tasks.
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