NIS could very well be the problem here.
If it is set to scan files on read/write it will slow things down a great deal.
As NK has mentioned you'd be better off using separate firewall/AV apps, as if there's a problem it will be a lot easier to troubleshoot.
From personal experience I find that Norton products and XP aren't happy bed fellows at all.

I'm jealous! After all this stuff I've tried - and still going so slow, I'm ready to go get a new HD and reformat. Haven't done a format in about 2 years on this one.

Thank you, everyone for your help!

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Originally Posted by Curlyben

NIS could very well be the problem here.
If it is set to scan files on read/write it will slow things down a great deal.
As NK has mentioned you'd be better off useing seperate firewall/AV apps, as if there's a problem it will be alot easier to troubleshoot.
From personal experience I find that Norton products and XP aren't happy bed fellows at all.

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I didn't see this one, Curly, as it was #1 on page two...

My testing with NIS disabled were no better. Coincidentally, my subscription is up next week - so looking for input/opinions:
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/comput...pps-28141.html

For commercial use, AVG professional is very good, the prices are keen and you get 2 years subscription

By the way , the times I quoted for my data transfer were only on a bog standard maxtor 40gig hard drive, athlon xp 2000 with 768Mb like yours.