Explorer hangs when trying to open large Visio files over network.

[Val]

We have Visio 2007 on XP. When I try to open large files (20mb-50mb) over
the network using windows explorer, it stops responding after the first click
on the file. Visio does not even launch. There is no problem opening smaller
visio files. However, if I open Visio first and try to open a large file from
the file>open dialog - it works fine and doesn't hang.
This problem exists only for certain users on certain computers. Like so:
PC1: Works for me(admin) / Not for her(reg user)
PC2: Not for me(admin)/ Works for her(reg user)
PC3: Works for both

Please help!

 

[Al Edlund]

sounds like user profiles rather than visio,
al

 

[Val]

Yeah, that is what I thought at first too. I deleted the profile and started
fresh, but no change...

 

[Paul Herber]

We have Visio 2007 on XP. When I try to open large files (20mb-50mb) over
the network using windows explorer, it stops responding after the first click
on the file. Visio does not even launch.

So does it work if the file is on a local drive?

There is no problem opening smaller

visio files. However, if I open Visio first and try to open a large file from
the file>open dialog - it works fine and doesn't hang.
This problem exists only for certain users on certain computers. Like so:
PC1: Works for me(admin) / Not for her(reg user)
PC2: Not for me(admin)/ Works for her(reg user)
PC3: Works for both

On which computer is the file? I'll take a guess that the file is on a
server.

 

[Val]

Yes it opens up fine on a local drive.
The file is stored on a file server.

 

[Paul Herber]

What is the server software, how is it set up?
Can you right-click on the file and look at the Properties?