SPEED UP FILE BROWSING

Do you ever use network folders and printer? My bet is you don't. But did you know that Windows looks for them by default every time you open Windows Explorer, just in case you do? This is no big deal, but it can slow down file browsing. Disabling search for network folders and printers can make using Windows Explorer and browsing files much more enjoyable.

Windows XP

1. Open My Computer.
2. In the menu, click on Tools, click on Folder Options and go to the View tab.
3. Now uncheck Automatically search for network folders and printers.
4. Click Apply and click OK.
5. Reboot your PC.

Windows 7

1. Go to the Control Panel and open Network and Internet.
2. Click Network and Sharing Center.
3. Select Change advanced sharing settings.
4. In the Network discovery section, choose Turn off network discovery.