Computer peeps..Server 2003 question..

G-Rex · 12-05-2008, 07:21 AM

Ok, so I just connected a new Windows 2003 Server, accessing it with Windows XP Pro and Windows 2000 Pro.

I don't have the whole thing online totally yet, as the old NT server is still running, because of a problem I am having.

The main job of the server is file storage. I do have it set up as a PDC, with DNS and DHCP configured.

The problem I am having is file access. When I try to open an AutoCAD file, the system practically locks up. It drags to the point that it tells me the file is invalid. I can copy the same file to my hard drive and it opens quickly and perfect. No troubles.

The cabling is not in question. Connectivity is fine. Even Word and Excel drag a little bit, but at least they open. Although, if i open Explorer and try to double click on the file there, it will lock the system up too. I'm at my wits end and any suggestions would be very welcomed!

I'm going to call Dell this morning and hope that I talk to someone I can understand. I haven't had such good luck with that in the past.

12-05-2008, 07:21 AM	#1
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	Computer peeps..Server 2003 question.. Ok, so I just connected a new Windows 2003 Server, accessing it with Windows XP Pro and Windows 2000 Pro. I don't have the whole thing online totally yet, as the old NT server is still running, because of a problem I am having. The main job of the server is file storage. I do have it set up as a PDC, with DNS and DHCP configured. The problem I am having is file access. When I try to open an AutoCAD file, the system practically locks up. It drags to the point that it tells me the file is invalid. I can copy the same file to my hard drive and it opens quickly and perfect. No troubles. The cabling is not in question. Connectivity is fine. Even Word and Excel drag a little bit, but at least they open. Although, if i open Explorer and try to double click on the file there, it will lock the system up too. I'm at my wits end and any suggestions would be very welcomed! I'm going to call Dell this morning and hope that I talk to someone I can understand. I haven't had such good luck with that in the past. __________________