Sudden LAN slow down - Need Help!

Hi,

I've come to an unexpected problem. I use a desktop and laptop, Win XP, and
was able to transfer files very smoothly in the past. Recently, I cannot do
it anymore -- when I want to transfer a simple file, it slows dramatically
and finally gives error. I've run antivirus and that doesn't seem to be the
problem.

Can someone help please?

Also, for instance, when I want to copy a file from one to the other, after
long delay, it gives error: "cannot copy, path too deep"

Many possible causes. These two links may help.

path is too long or deep - os/software relatedWe receive the following error
message: “Cannot delete folder - path too Deep Can't access this folder.
Path is too long�. When trying to copy files to ...
www.chicagotech.net/winissues/pathtoolong2.htm

path is too long or deepWhen you attempt to copy, open, delete, or
rename a folder by using Microsoft Windows NT ... Cannot delete folder -
path too Deep Can't access this folder. ...
www.chicagotech.net/winissues/pathtoolong.htm



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http://www.HowToNetworking.com


"MikeSandiego" <MikeSandiego@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8357800D-38B7-4CF4-B290-E36BA63A9C98@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
>
> I've come to an unexpected problem. I use a desktop and laptop, Win XP,
> and
> was able to transfer files very smoothly in the past. Recently, I cannot
> do
> it anymore -- when I want to transfer a simple file, it slows dramatically
> and finally gives error. I've run antivirus and that doesn't seem to be
> the
> problem.
>
> Can someone help please?