It seems like you are experiencing slow access times when trying to access a shared database from a Windows 7 Basic client connected to a Windows 7 Home Premium server, specifically compared to the faster access times you had when using Windows XP machines. To address this slow access issue on your Windows 7 setup, you can try the following steps: 1. Check Network Connectivity: - Ensure that both the server and the client have a stable network connection. Slow network speeds can significantly impact access times. 2. Disable IPv6: - Sometimes, disabling IPv6 can improve network performance on Windows 7 machines. You can disable IPv6 by: - Go to "Network and Sharing Center" in Control Panel. - Click on the network connection...