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    Curlyben Posts: 18,514, Reputation: 1860
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    Jun 22, 2006, 04:29 AM
    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.
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    Jun 22, 2006, 04:41 AM
    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.
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    Jun 22, 2006, 04:41 AM
    Thank you, everyone for your help!
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    Jun 22, 2006, 04:51 AM
    Quote 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.
    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
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    Jun 22, 2006, 05:15 AM
    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.
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