SYMPTOMS
If you have a multihomed or multiple-transport computer, the browse process can be slow. This behavior can occur because of the following scenario: If the browser client is trying to locate a browser server on each network card or transport, it waits until it either one receives valid information or times out on each endpoint before returning.
RESOLUTIONS
1) Use fewer protocols or network cards on a computer.
2) Disable NetBIOS on the interfaces that client will not use.
3) Having a browser server available on all endpoints will speed up the process.
4) Stop Master browser on W2K/XP clients by using net stop browser.
5) Ensure that WINS is available for TCP\IP networks or enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP.