Extremely slow filetransfer using explorer over the LAN

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Kim Noer

Hi there!

I have a Windows 2000 DC which I have problems relating to the network
performance. Transferring files to/from the DC, I get around 9-10% utilization
of 100 mbps, when I use explorer. Using FTP transfer instead, I usually end up
with 95-99%.

Where do I start tracking this very annoying problem down with?
 
You probably won't find a "cure" for the problem. File copying in Explorer
is almost always significantly slower than any other copy method because of
the overhead involved. Use a utility like Robocopy if pure copying speed is
important.

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You probably won't find a "cure" for the problem. File copying in
Explorer is almost always significantly slower than any other copy
method because of the overhead involved. Use a utility like Robocopy
if pure copying speed is important.
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Yes, but we are talking huge differences, 10% (SMB) vs. 95-99% (FTP).
 
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