Windows 10: slow complicated file copying

Discus and support slow complicated file copying in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I am using Win10 10240. I have a problem copying a large number of big files. The setup is a bit tortuous. The source is an old WD Cloud NAS on... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by brianwall, Jul 22, 2015.

  1. brianwall Win User

    slow complicated file copying


    I am using Win10 10240. I have a problem copying a large number of big files. The setup is a bit tortuous.

    The source is an old WD Cloud NAS on ethernet via my ethernet connected router.
    The destination is an external hard drive on USB3.0

    Using file explorer, I drag a bunch of folders to the destination and copying begins but either stalls soon after or indeed never starts.
    slow complicated file copying [​IMG]
    When it works the speed is around 10Mp/s but why does it stall at random places?

    I've tried just copying a single folder too. Single files are OK. I've looked at the resource monitor and so on and can't see anything odd although I'm no expert there.

    I don't know of any other way to get these files across. The WD Cloud software is hopeless and not fit for purpose in my view. Would a command line xcopy batch file be better? Or third party stuff?

    :)
     
    brianwall, Jul 22, 2015
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  2. MrOddJob Win User

    N900 networking?

    Thanks for the info I have had a quick look at winscp and it does look a little complicated to get setup to me, as I said I am a novice at networking. I can use Bluetooth to swap files but it is very slow as I am usually copying large
    music or video files so was hoping for something like I have setup with my other two pc’s on the network. So I guess I’m looking for something that is not available yet then???
     
    MrOddJob, Jul 22, 2015
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  3. Slow file transfer speeds while copying a file from a windows 10 machine to a windows 7 machine over a network.

    Hi Pierre,



    Thank you for your response with the current status of the issue.



    Glad to know that you are able to resolve the issue. Appreciate your efforts.

    Thank you for sharing the valuable information regarding the issue. It might help other community user with similar issues.



    Let us know if you need any further assistance on Windows related issues and we will be glad to help.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Jul 22, 2015
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  4. Ztruker Win User

    slow complicated file copying

    I'd try xcopy or robocopy.
     
    Ztruker, Jul 23, 2015
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  5. NUS
    Nus Win User
    Have you tried leaving it for a day or two until the cack-handed algorithm has verified all the files are valid to be copied and there's enough destination space, heh. *Wink

    Yeah, an xcopy batch file is likely to be a ~million times faster.
     
  6. bro67 Win User
    Move the WD to the physical computer. Some routers have really slow CPU's and not enough RAM, to handle everything.
     
    bro67, Jul 23, 2015
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  7. linw Win User
    Very much agree. This is almost certainly the problem.
     
  8. slow complicated file copying

    In the past many users used a program from Microsoft called Windows Easy Transfer. Windows 10 does not have the Windows Easy Transfer program anymore. You will need to use a tool like PCmover from Laplink to get your apps, data and setting from your old PC to your new Windows 10 computer. Microsoft recommended it and provides a limited use free copy on their site at Free data transfer.

    This program transfers files, and setting only. You can upgrade to the Pro version of PCmover for a discounted price of $19.95 (it is usually priced at $60).
     
    TerrySorensen75, Apr 4, 2018
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