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Slow network connection on XP boot
Name: caballo123 Date: January 2, 2009 at 15:41:15 Pacific OS: Windows XP CPU/Ram: 1 ghz Product: Ibm / THINKPAD A30 Subcategory: General
Comment:
When I boot up windows XP, and log into windows, the network connection icon takes a long time to show up in the start up on the bottom right hand side where you see the 2 little monitors indicating you have established a network connection...
Name: caballo123 Date: January 2, 2009 at 16:00:01 Pacific
Reply:
No I cant use the lan/wan until the icon shows up...
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Response Number 3
Name: Jennifer SUMN Date: January 2, 2009 at 18:39:15 Pacific
Reply:
You need to wait for all services to load before executing any applications. A good rule of thumb is wait until all the icons in the system tray are visible; including the network connectivity icon (if you have them enabled of course.)
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Response Number 4
Name: RTAdams89 Date: January 2, 2009 at 20:30:32 Pacific
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