When you browse a Windows 9x/Me machine from a Windows 2000/XP computer extra time is taken to determine if scheduled tasks are enabled on the destination computer.

Open your registry and find the key below.

Delete the {D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF} sub-key to disable checking for scheduled tasks.

The change should take effect immediately.

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.