Question : Slow access to a network drive

We recently got a new model laptop here and our base image is the same as the rest of our computers.  However the issue we are having is when we log into the Novell client and try to access a network drive, it takes about 5-10 seconds before the list of files and folders is finally displayed.

We are using a DELL Latitude E6500
Windows XP SP3
Novell Client 4.91 SP5
Novell ZenWorks 7 SP1

I have already tried re-imaging the computer, I have updated the NIC driver to it's latest version.

I am looking for any assistance anyone may be able to provide.

Answer : Slow access to a network drive

Try uninstalling the Novell client and reinstalling it.  I wonder if the provider order got screwed up.

Barring that, there are tweaks for adding your Windows servers to the "bad server name" cache so the Novell client never intercepts those requests and passes them directly to the Windows redirector.  If you want to try that, there are instructions and discussion about that here on E-E.  A quick search should turn it up for you.  Look for "bad server name cache"