Briefcase May Take a Long Time to Update

 Last reviewed: December 5, 1997
Article ID: Q164487
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When using the briefcase on a workstation with files that reside on a network drive, it may take a very long time to update the status of the files within the briefcase window opened by Explorer.

Additionally, the CPU usage may go up to 100 percent until the status of all files has been updated.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if a large number of files in the briefcase (usually greater than 200) reside on the server.

Note that a briefcase on Windows 95 with the same files will not take as long to update.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: prodnt
Keywords : kbbug4.00 ntutil kbnetwork
Version : WINNT:4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbpending

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Last reviewed: December 5, 1997
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