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Whenever I try to save using MS word 2003 it hangs. The save dialog pops up quickly. But if I try to save to another directory, by clicking on the select box, it freezes for 20+ sec before showing me the directory tree. It freezes every step of the navigation.<br />
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I do have mapped network drives which will timeout because the computers are often turned off. I read that this can be remedied by changing registry:<br />
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Office --&gt; 11.0--&gt; Common --&gt; Open Find --&gt;<br />
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Adding dword DisableAutoSelect = 1<br />
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Tried it, but no change. Any idea how to stop the lag time?
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Whenever I try to save using MS word 2003 it hangs. The save dialog pops up quickly. But if I try to save to another directory, by clicking on the select box, it freezes for 20+ sec before showing me the directory tree. It freezes every step of the navigation.

I do have mapped network drives which will timeout because the computers are often turned off. I read that this can be remedied by changing registry:

Office --> 11.0--> Common --> Open Find -->

Adding dword DisableAutoSelect = 1

Tried it, but no change. Any idea how to stop the lag time?

Office 2003 freezing when saving

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