Something to do with obsolete network shares. Read through http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6129-0.html?forumID=29&threadID=121967&messageID=1384098
Kees
This problem has only cropped up in the last 2 weeks. Any attempt to open, print, save, etc a file located on our network server (small office network) results in a wait of about 30-45 seconds. The app locks-up until process is complete. This occurs only with Office 2003 applications. FrontPage 2000 is not affected. The very same files can be opened with no trouble using Open Office.
I have deleted all normal.dot files, installed all available updates to Windows and Office, and have deleted every non-critical mapped network drive on every machine including the server. Still the problem persists. Also, the same issue is present on a machine that has AVG installed as opposed to Norton.
All PC's on network are running either Windows XP Pro or Home with SP2. All have 512MB ram or more with processors rated at 2.4Ghz or better.
Would appreciate any suggestions.

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