Disconnecting my computer from the domain controller causes the slow down

If I disconnect my Windows 2003 computer from the network or I disconnect
the domain controller, somehow windows and Internet explorer slow down when
opening or doing some actions.
For example, when I click the Internet Explorer icon it opens the main
windows but hangs for 10 seconds (aprox.). This doesn't happens if the
computer can reach the domain controller.

Any ideas?

> If I disconnect my Windows 2003 computer from the network or I disconnect
> the domain controller, somehow windows and Internet explorer slow down
> when opening or doing some actions.

AD clients rely on DNS to "find" just about anything.

They don't have access to a DNS server so what you see is expected.

hth
DDS W 2k MVP MCSE

"Gaspar" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> If I disconnect my Windows 2003 computer from the network or I disconnect
> the domain controller, somehow windows and Internet explorer slow down
> when opening or doing some actions.
> For example, when I click the Internet Explorer icon it opens the main
> windows but hangs for 10 seconds (aprox.). This doesn't happens if the
> computer can reach the domain controller.
>
> Any ideas?
>