Copy from USB drive VERY slow

[crazychicken]

It's a USB2.0 drive plugged into a 2.0 port, but the transfer is TERRIBLY slow - it takes hours to transfer a couple of gig. Also most of the time, it will eventually get a "Delayed write failed."

Is there anyway to actually get the speed of the transfer? And also how would I start to diagnose / fix something like this?

Dave

 

[Sam25]

I did a bit of searching on Google and it seems the 'Delayed write failed' error might pop up if the drive is almost full as is stated here.

 

[C1]

Sounds like the USB HDD isnt getting enough power. (When these drives are under powered then they just do not work well.) Either try a shorter cord or use one of the cords that have the double USB connector that is able to supply more current. I suspect that such a cord came with the USB HDD.

 

[corkyg]

If you can, run it thru a powered hub. If the drive is a 3.5, it should have its own power source. 2.5-in drives often require connection to two USB ports, or . . . a powered hub.