Slow hard drive to hard drive transfer for mpeg files

[latichever]

I just hooked up a new Simpletech usb 2.0 drive. I'm having an odd
problem. If I try to copy or move, for example, a 2 gigabyte mpeg file
from my internal IDE hard drive to the external drive, it takes
forever. The progress box showing the copy or move estimates it will
take over an hour. However, if I try to copy or move the equivalent
size (2 gigabytes) of non-mpeg files--pdf, word, jpeg, etc.--the
transfer takes place in less than a minute. I have another computer
with usb 2.0 drive that does not have this issue.

Anybody have any idea what might be going on? Is there a problem with
the Simpletech, possibly? I don't see why the copy/move is so different
in terms of time depending on the type of file.

Thanks.

 

[Rod Speed]

I just hooked up a new Simpletech usb 2.0 drive. I'm having an odd
problem. If I try to copy or move, for example, a 2 gigabyte mpeg file
from my internal IDE hard drive to the external drive, it takes
forever. The progress box showing the copy or move estimates it will
take over an hour. However, if I try to copy or move the equivalent
size (2 gigabytes) of non-mpeg files--pdf, word, jpeg, etc.--the
transfer takes place in less than a minute. I have another computer
with usb 2.0 drive that does not have this issue.

Anybody have any idea what might be going on?

Most likely a problem with a particular USB port. Can you try another ?

Is there a problem with the Simpletech, possibly?

The check for that would be to try the Simpletech on the
other PC which works fine with a different USB drive.

I don't see why the copy/move is so different
in terms of time depending on the type of file.

You can get quirks like that with some USB ports.
That appears to be mostly a driver issue, but no
one who has got an effect like that has tried that
possibility carefully, a clean OS install and a careful
and systematic use of drivers to see what the problem is.

You also dont say what OS you are running, some of the
dinosaurs like 98 can have a problem because of the need
for drivers which means you need to use what the drive
manufacturer supplys. And XP needs a patch applied for USB2.

 

[latichever]

thanks. I sheepishly confess I was worried about the particular USB
port. It hadn't been in use and I'm not sure I got all the dust out of
it. I will try another and report back. It's just such a mess in back
of the computer, with wires and all, that once I get something
installed, I'm loath to mess with it but I will

I'm using XP on both computer. What do you mean by USB patch for xp?
I'd do that but I'd hate to do a clean install. None of my other usb
devices seem to have a problem.

 

[CWatters]

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I just hooked up a new Simpletech usb 2.0 drive. I'm having an odd
problem. If I try to copy or move, for example, a 2 gigabyte mpeg file
size (2 gigabytes) of non-mpeg files--pdf, word, jpeg, etc.--the

You said...

1) a 2 gigabyte mpeg file (= singular)
vs
2) (2 gigabytes) of non-mpeg files (= plural)

Perhaps this difference has a lot to do with it. How much memory do you have
in your PC?
Try comparing _a_ 256MByte mpg file with _a_ 256M Word file.

What do you think Rod?

Colin

 

[latichever]

Actually, dust was not the problem. I tried several ports and got the
message that "a high speed mass storage device was plugged into a
non-high speed port, click the message for more info." But when I click
it, it shows me a list of usb ports and says they're high speed. I go
to device manager and everything is listed as ok. I hope this is not a
problem with a nighmarish solution. I'll call Dell and see what they
have to say. But do you have nay ideas? What about that USB2 patch you
spoke about. Thanks.

 

[latichever]

I've done a tad of research and I've noticed that some people may have
this problem in XP when their bios is set to "legacy" rather than
"high-speed." When I have a chance I'll check that.

 

[Rod Speed]

thanks. I sheepishly confess I was worried about the particular USB
port. It hadn't been in use and I'm not sure I got all the dust out of
it. I will try another and report back. It's just such a mess in back
of the computer, with wires and all, that once I get something
installed, I'm loath to mess with it but I will

It wont be dust, but its still worth trying another.

I'm using XP on both computer. What do you mean by USB patch for xp?
I'd do that but I'd hate to do a clean install. None of my other usb
devices seem to have a problem.

You dont need to do a clean install, just apply the relevant update.

Go to the Windows update site http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
check for updates. It will offer you the update if your system needs that.

 

[Rod Speed]

Actually, dust was not the problem.

Yeah, it wouldnt be that.

I tried several ports and got the message that
"a high speed mass storage device was plugged into a
non-high speed port, click the message for more info."

Not all USB ports are USB2.

But when I click it, it shows me a list of usb ports and says they're
high speed. I go to device manager and everything is listed as ok.
I hope this is not a problem with a nighmarish solution.

Nar, its readily fixable.

I'll call Dell and see what they have to say. But do you have nay ideas?

I'd apply the Microsoft USB2 update if the Windows Update site offers
it and wouldnt bother with Dell unless there is still a problem after that.

What about that USB2 patch you spoke about.

See the other post.

 

[Rod Speed]

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You said...

1) a 2 gigabyte mpeg file (= singular)
vs
2) (2 gigabytes) of non-mpeg files (= plural)

Perhaps this difference has a lot to do with it. How much memory do
you have in your PC?
Try comparing _a_ 256MByte mpg file with _a_ 256M Word file.

What do you think Rod?

I assumed he meant he doesnt see the problem
with any other 2 gigabyte non mpeg file.

The time is still much too long with a 2GB mpeg file.

And he doesnt see the problem on another PC.