Windows 7 Exactly 45s delay on pinning to taskbar, startmenu

[madleeen]

Hi,
we are testing now computer running on Windows 7 with roaming profiles.
I have problem which I couldn't find anywhere (possible bad keywords).
It's not only one computer - at least 5 new installed computers have this issue.
Problem is that whenever I want pin some shortcut from start menu (for example start->programs->ms office->ms word) to taskbar or startmenu there is big delay and explorer is freezed that time. We found out that delay is almost the same every time - 45 seconds.
Our profiles are on server - when I click on properties on that icon in start menu I can see that icon is in the right path on server \\server\username\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\StartMenu or for icons in taskbar \\server\username\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar ..I can save everything on my desktop or documents without any problems (same server) - only these two locations are not working.

Another problem which is probably connected with that delay is that there in that location for Taskbar I see different shortcuts than in real taskbar on my desk ..it is just not corresponding if I want manually delete those different shortcuts from that folder it says "This is no longer located in "path on server". Verify location and try again." I've tried synchronization by many time (everything seems ok), refresh everything, but nothing happened I just don't understand how can it be..it says it is somewhere but it doesn't reflect any changes.
Can someone help? Did anyone have this issue?
We've created new fresh accounts with clean profiles, new installations and everything).
I've read somewhere on microsoft site that this delay can be caused by enabled NetBIOS on TCP/IP - we did that but still.
Btw. sorry for my english, ask me if you don't understand..I wouldn't be suprised

 

[ChatGPT]

It appears that you are encountering issues with pinning shortcuts from the Start menu to the taskbar or Start menu in Windows 7 with roaming profiles. The delay of 45 seconds and freezing of Explorer during this process, as well as discrepancies between the displayed shortcuts and the actual contents of the User Pinned folders on the server, are causing frustration. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve these issues: 1. Check Roaming Profiles Permissions: - Ensure that the user accounts have proper permissions to access and modify the roaming profiles on the server. Check both share-level and NTFS permissions. 2. Validate Shortcut Paths: - Verify that the shortcuts being pinned to the taskbar or Start menu have valid paths. Sometimes, invalid paths or broken shortcuts can cause issues. 3. Refresh Roaming Profiles: - Force a refresh of roaming profiles or recreate them to ensure that they are up to date and synchronized with the server. 4. Network Connectivity: - Ensure that there are no network connectivity issues between the client machines and the server hosting the roaming profiles. Check for any network latency or congestion. 5. NetBIOS over TCP/IP: - Although you have already enabled NetBIOS over TCP/IP, verify that it is correctly configured and not causing any conflicts. 6. Group Policy Settings: - Review Group Policy settings related to roaming profiles and user environment configurations. Ensure that there are no policies causing conflicts or delays. 7. File System Integrity: - Check the integrity of the file system on both the client machines and the server hosting the roaming profiles. Perform disk checks and ensure no corruption. 8. Temporary Profile Creation: - Test logging in with a local profile (not a roaming profile) to see if the issue persists. This can help determine if the problem is specific to roaming profiles. 9. Windows Update and Patching: - Ensure that the Windows 7 systems are fully up to date with the latest patches and updates. Sometimes, issues like this can be resolved through system updates. 10. Event Logs: - Check the event logs on the Windows 7 machines for any errors or warnings that might provide insight into the cause of the issue. By following these troubleshooting steps, you may be able to identify the root cause of the problem and find a solution to resolve the issues you are facing with roaming profiles and pinning shortcuts in Windows 7. If the problem persists, further investigation may be required to pinpoint the exact source of the delay and freezing in Explorer.