>I have some folders on my file server (NT 4.0 SP6a) that contain 1,000 - 6,000 files each. When a client computer on the network accesses one of these large folders through Windows Explorer, it will take from 1 to 30 seconds (the more, the longer) to display the contents. Also, applications that access these files will take up to 30 seconds to load and display individual selected files.
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>The server is currently configured with TCP/IP and IPX protocols. When the client has IPX, then the folder will display its contents immediately, with TCP/IP only, then the above problem occurs.
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>We recently eliminated our Netware server and AS/400 server, so there is really no other reason to have IPX. And so, I would like to eliminate it from all computers on the network to reduce/minimize network traffic. If I remove IPX from all client computers, will the above problem disappear?
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>I have removed and reinstalled NIC drivers and reinstalled SP 6a.
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>Can anyone suggest how I can eliminate IPX and still access these folders as instantly as with IPX? Thanks in advance for any help, suggestions, or advice!
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>Don

I don't know whether you can configure TCP/IP, but in general, you can have a slow access, even on a local drive, if you have many folders. I think you should at least consider the possibility of splitting the files into more manageable folders.

Hilmar.