Slow Network

nemesis01 · 26-01-2007, 10:15

Ok, my brother in law and me have 2 computers in the same room netowrked with normal cable, I have setup shared folders so we can both use files off both pc's. Was having no problems with this setup until yesterday when he had to format, now whenever I try to read, or save files onto his pc it is very very slow, however when he tries to read and write files to my pc it goes very quickly.

I have next to no experience with networks so dunno what the problem is, both pc's are running XP SP2.

Edit - Sorry posted in wrong forum, just seen networking forum.

videodj · 26-01-2007, 11:16

Are you using a router or a crossover cable?

What spec PC's? Old/New?

Is one newer than the other.

Any number of things could casue problems, software or hardware.

Are you using a firewall?

nemesis01 · 26-01-2007, 11:56

Router

Both PC's are relatively new

Only using windows firewall, both are configured to allow printer and file sharing.

Have a bigger problem now though, cannot see any shared folders that are located on the other pc, only the ones that are located on mine.

videodj · 26-01-2007, 14:47

If was ok before reinstall, must be some settings.

Have you rerun the network wizard on both PC's?

Can you bothe access the internet ok?

nemesis01 · 26-01-2007, 15:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by videodj

If was ok before reinstall, must be some settings.

Have you rerun the network wizard on both PC's?

Can you bothe access the internet ok?

Thanks for the reply, was stuck on this problem for hours so formatted both pc's, works now.