Slow boot-up, need to disable networking

[kycolonel42276 0]

I have a Dell 8200 running windows 2000 professional. I am no longer on a network and only use my computer as a stand alone home based computer. I've disabled the network card but when windows boots up, it takes forever to load because it is loading network stuff. Please tell me how to decrease the boot up time by not loading networking stuff. I do not want to delete my network card because I may use it again someday.

[adamvjackson 0]

You probably need to un-join the domain and specify a workgroup name.

[kycolonel42276 0]

That sounds good to me....could you tell me how to do it exactly. And thanks for the reply....really do appreciate it.

[adamvjackson 0]

Right-click on My Computer;

Select 'Properties'

Select 'Network Identification' tab;

Click 'Properties' button;

Select 'Workgroup' radio button;

Type something such as 'Home' or 'Workgroup';

Restart Windows.

 

Also, if you have broadband (Ie, Cable, DSL, Satellite) internet access, you'll want to check the TCP/IP settings to ensure that there are no references to the old network services, such as DNS, etc.

 

Hope that helps!

[kycolonel42276 0]

Thanks for the help. I did all that and a few other things.....Boot up is lots quicker now.

[adamvjackson 0]

That's good, glad to help!

 

Adam