Networking → Re: network glitch and woes

the main way i connect to the other pc is to do start-run- then the pc`s name but against all logic using my machines lan ip did speed it up a lot (600meg file used to take 6 hours + this time took 40 minutes(well its still transfering as i type but its not saying 400 minutes remaining for once)this must be a software prob then ? maybe with sp2? it would be nice to work out a fix instead of a bandaid though the temp fix is much appreciated if a little confusing and has saved me what ever a switch would cost as i was literly heading out the door to get one after i checked my email !!! lol

thank you

ok i have gone out and brought a switch hub a sitecom 8 port one and now have a wierd problem if i copy a file from pc 1 to pc 2 600megs it takes 30-40 minutes if i copy the same file but start the transfer from pc 2 it takes 117 remaining and goes slowly down (aint stayed watching long enough for it to transfer as i estimate it`ll take 3-4 hours atleast the 117 does not go down in minutes) i`m going to reformat pc2 in the hope of killing this gremlin in about an hour does anyone have any other ideas what it may be ?

ok if any one has this problem again and your using a realtek based chipset with protowall installed (may be caused by other software too) here is the solution »www.bluetack.co.uk/forum ··· try44385 it worked for my its a small 80 k driver by realtek that fixes the problem with network speed all the details are on that forum wish i`d gone there first would of saved me a fortune lol anyone want to buy a 8 port switching hub lol lol lol lol cry!!!