Windows Explorer slower than in 98

[artdirectoreric]

Since upgrading to Windows 2000 at work and Windows XP at home I've noticed that Windows Explorer is incredibly slow compared to 98. This is also true for any explorer-like dialog box, such as selecting a file for an email attachment.Why is this and how can I speed it up?

 

[subxp]

XP & 2000 used more RAM,and more CPU usage,would you upgrade your hardware? hello! how are you.

 

[Snickle]

Win2000 and WinXP also have to check permissions, see if you have the 'rights' to open Windows Explorer and browse the files/folders. They also have check to for any possible network connections and read the computer to see any other drives that may or may not be connected/mapped. All this does take time.

 

[artdirectoreric]

I use Explorer ALL THE TIME and the slower speed is very frustrating. Any advice for speeding it up? I have plenty of RAM and a speedy computer.