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Slow network
Hi, I occasionally need to transfer files from one PC to another at
home. I recently attempted to transfer a 1.1gb file from an aging win98 laptop to an XP one. They're both connected via the Netgear router which I use for interenet access, the win98 one via ethernet cable, the XP one usually via wifi. The file took around an hour and a half to be copied, which seems ridiculous to me. I've no idea where to start to see what the problem is. Both PCs seem fine at downloading stuff from the internet (albeit the elderly one is a bit slower, but I think this is just because it's ten years old rather than a connection speed issue). In fact downloading 1.1gb from the internet would be much quicker. I've tried plugging both PCs into ethernet sockets to rule out any problem with wireless and this made very little difference. I've also tried turning off virus protection on the machine to which the file is being transferred. Any pointers or suggestions? I know I could use a crossover cable and cut out the router, but I'd like to try to sort out the problem with the existing setup if possible. |
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