Windows 10: Copying files to usb flash drive grinds to a halt

HelloI'm trying to copy about 10GB of folders and files to a 128GB Kingston Data Traveller 3.0It did about 2GB over a few hours but it effectively ground to halt, maybe 1 small file every few seconds.I formatted the flash drive to make sure it was ok and started again with a clean flash drive, and tried the same 2GB but its going really slowly right from the start this time see belowWhat am i doing wrong - have I got a dodgy usb stick? thanks....

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Copying files to usb flash drive grinds to a halt

Hello

I'm trying to copy about 10GB of folders and files to a 128GB Kingston Data Traveller 3.0

It did about 2GB over a few hours but it effectively ground to halt, maybe 1 small file every few seconds.

I formatted the flash drive to make sure it was ok and started again with a clean flash drive, and tried the same 2GB but its going really slowly right from the start this time (see below)

What am i doing wrong - have I got a dodgy usb stick? thanks....

 

Copying files to usb flash drive grinds to a halt

Hi, rml123. I'm sorry to hear you're having this problem, and I hope I can assist you to find a satisfactory solution.

It depends on the number of files and whether you are using the USB 3.0 port or not.

Is it formatted as ntfs?

Have you tested it on another USB port?

I'll leave you with some checks to do:

Check the USB Drive for Errors

Scan for Errors:

Connect the USB drive to your computer.

Open File Explorer and right-click the USB drive.

Select Properties > Tools > Check (under Error checking).

Follow the prompts to scan and fix any errors on the drive.

Format the USB Drive Properly

Full Format:

Open File Explorer and right-click the USB drive.

Select Format.

Choose File System as NTFS or exFAT (exFAT is better for compatibility with different operating systems and handling large files).

Uncheck Quick Format for a full format.

Click Start.

Check Write Speed ​​Using Benchmarking Tools

CrystalDiskMark:

Download and install CrystalDiskMark.

Run the benchmark on your USB drive to check its read and write speeds.

Compare the results with the expected speeds for a USB 3.0 flash drive.

Check for Background Processes

Resource Monitor:

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.

Go to the Performance tab and click Open Resource Monitor at the bottom.

Check the Disk tab to see if other processes are using a lot of disk resources.

Large Number of Small Files

File Types:

Copying a large number of small files can be slower than copying a few large files.

Try zipping the files into a single archive (e.g., using WinRAR or 7-Zip) and then copying the archive to the USB drive.

Check for Hardware Issues

USB Drive Health:

If the USB drive is old or heavily used, it might be failing. Consider replacing it with a new, high-quality USB drive.

Disable Write Caching

Device Manager:

Press Win + X and select Device Manager.

Expand Disk Drives, right-click your USB drive, and select Properties.

Go to the Policies tab and uncheck Enable write caching on the device (if checked).

Update USB Drivers

Update Drivers:

Press Win + X and select Device Manager.

Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click each USB Root Hub and select Update driver.

Choose Search automatically for updated driver software.

Hope it helps

 

Copying movie to Flash Drive

Hi Todd,

One way on how to save and move files to a flash drive is by using the File Explorer in Windows 10. To assist you with your concern, to save your movie file to a flash drive, we suggest that you follow these steps:

• Connect your USB flash drive to your PC.
• Navigate to the folder or location where you save your movie files.
• Right-click on the movie file and select
  Copy.
• Right-click on the Start menu, and select
  File Explorer.
• On the left-pane, double-click on This PC.
• Double-click on the drive letter that correspond to your USB flash drive.
• Right-click and select Paste.
• Wait for the process to complete the transfer.
• Once you’re done, you can safely remove your USB flash drive.

Let us know if the solution above works for you.