Server log on and logoff processes are excessively slow or impossible in Word 2002 (292165)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2002

This article was previously published under Q292165

SYMPTOMS

As a roaming user, it may take you an excessively long time to log on or log off a server. Occasionally, the server logon and logoff processes may even become impossible.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur because Microsoft Word AutoRecover files are stored in the Application Data\Microsoft\Word folder. This folder roams with the user profile, and if it gets very large, its size can cause the logon or logoff process to become very slow. If the folder size exceeds the allotted size limit, the server logon and logoff processes become impossible.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, delete any unneeded AutoRecover files from the Application Data\Microsoft\Word folder. To delete a file, browse to the file in Windows Explorer, right-click the file, and then click Delete.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/27/2006
Keywords:kbPerformance kbWebServer kbprb KB292165