Question : Windows 2003 Network Very Slow

Hi,

We recently upgraded our Win2K domain controller to Windows 2003 Small Business Server and also installed WindowsXP on all the workstatations (previously running Win2K).

The problem is that the network is very slow in all aspects- just connecting to another pc on the network can take up to 2 minutes and file transfers take forever.

There was no changes done to the hardware on workstations, although we got a new server for the domain controller.

Any idea what can be done to speed things up?

Thanks,
Mokwaja.

Answer : Windows 2003 Network Very Slow

4. On the XP Box

From your Network Connections, select your network adapter and then select "Change Settings of this Connection".  To find your "Network Connections", select "My Computer" from the start menu, then select "My Network Places" and finally select "My Network Connections".

Be sure 'Client for Microsoft Networks" and "File and Printer Sharing" are both installed.  If they are not installed, click the "Install Button" to install them now. - You should also check to ensure the XP built in firewall is DISABLED.   This is in the ADVANCED tab.

Next, select the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and click Properties.
 
If you have a network that uses a STATIC IP ADDRESS schema you should see information here.

Next, click the Advanced Button
 
Select the WINS tab.  Under the "NetBios Setting" area, select the "Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP"