Labview exe slow to start over network

[hspec]

I am executing a Labview exe built in version 7.1.1 by running it from a local server in our plant. It takes approx. 50 seconds to display it's front panel. If I run it from my local drive it comes up in a few seconds. To copy the exe from the netwark drive is also quite fast, only a few seconds. I have seen this behavior many times with Labview exe's running from a network drive. Does anyone know why this is happening, and if there is a solution to this slow startup issue?

Thanks,

Howard Spec

CMC Electronics

Ottawa, Canada

[smercurio_fc]

Running executables from a server is almost always a BAD idea. Applications should be installed on the local machine. If this is an issue of making sure you have the latest version, then you should put in some form of version checking system, which actually isn't that difficult.

[hspec]

It's good to know it's not just me that has this problem, and I can run locally since we are doing CRC check on the exe before using it. I would still like an explaination for why this is the case with Labview exe's (or maybe any exe)?

Thanks,

Howard