If using active directory check the DNS settings on the Vista client. Make
sure the Vista client doesn't see any DNS servers except an AD one.
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Kerry Brown
Microsoft MVP - Shell/User
http://www.vistahelp.ca
"Fabrussio" <Fabrussio@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Vista business edition on a high spec machine (dual core AMD, 2GB RAM, 256
> graphics) zips along quite nicely in it's own C:\ drive, browsing
> internet,
> local resources etc, but browsing to any shared network drive takes about
> 2
> minutes just to list the contents of the folder, and installing a piece of
> software takes forever.
> Details:
> Windows updates applied, Firewall off, DHCP all OK, Win2003 servers, anti
> virus not installed, fresh install, logged in as domain admin.
>
> Any ideas? Same machine formatted as XP is fine.