file transfer problems

[convergecult]

im trying to move a 5.52 gig file off my external hd on to my laptop but it freezes at 2 min and 15 sec left every time anyone have any ideas? i put it on my external with no problems but now it wont come back

 

[LukaszR1]

are you using a usb or e-sata connection?
IF usb..make sure you're using the 2.0 interface.

 

[Celegorm]

I'm wondering if that external is overheating or currupt in some way shape or form. Is it possible for you to have a fan blowing on it? Otherwise try running checkdisk on it.

 

[convergecult]

sometimes ever since i put it in a new case i get a windows failed to read/write to disk error thank it could be the case over heating? its an steel case with no fan and yes im using usb 2.0

 

[LukaszR1]

looks like over heatings. if you have a fan around...get it and have it aiming at the HD and trying doing the copy again...and see if it hangs.

 

[convergecult]

alright i have it out of the case right now letting it cool down ill see what happens

it stops at exactly 3.32 gigs every time. is there a file transfer limit with vista?

 

[LukaszR1]

is it in FAT or NTFS?

 

[ssc456]

its not a fix more of a work around.

try putting it in winrar in a multi .rar file and take it over bit by bit

 

[convergecult]

its ntfs i know there is a limit with fat32

 

[Celegorm]

No, there is no limit, I've done over 20 gigs before without issue.

Have you run checkdisk on the external?