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Fix Slow File Transfers in Windows Vista

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Many Windows Vista users are experiencing problems with slow file transfers. In this guide we will learn a quick tip to improve transfer times.

 

There are two ways we can fix this problem: by disabling Remote Differential Compression and by applying a patch from Microsoft.

Disabling Remote Differential Compression

Click the Start button and open the Control Panel.

Click on Programs.

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Now click Turn Windows features on or off.

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Now uncheck Remote Differential Compression.

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After doing this, you will need to restart your computer. I recommend you then test to see if there is a noticeable difference.

If the problem persists, you can install a patch from Microsoft.

Install a Patch from Microsoft.

The patch can be downloaded here from the Microsoft site.

These are the two solutions available; if neither of these work, but you find another way to fix it, please leave a comment so other users can benefit from your wisdom.

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15 Responses to “Fix Slow File Transfers in Windows Vista”

  1. Dan Says:
    March 27th, 2008 at 1:34 pm

    I just stumbled accross this page. It has been very helpful and I love your whole site. THanks

  2. HRTB Says:
    March 27th, 2008 at 2:03 pm

    Changing the first setting did the trick - stumbled becuase this is good advice

  3. Jackie Says:
    March 27th, 2008 at 2:32 pm

    Thank you SO much. Now my slow file transfer problems are solved!!

  4. delukz Says:
    April 1st, 2008 at 7:09 am

    Or just get a decent OS. Where you don’t have to DISABLE features to make it good.

  5. MM 2000 Says:
    May 30th, 2008 at 6:23 am

    I’m pretty sure this worked because it seems a LOT faster

  6. Tony Says:
    June 3rd, 2008 at 12:42 am

    This works really well thanks

  7. ninhoper Says:
    June 6th, 2008 at 11:03 pm

    Thanks for the tip

  8. Buggsy Says:
    June 24th, 2008 at 5:03 pm

    This works really well

  9. chemp Says:
    July 1st, 2008 at 5:24 pm

    Works like a charm

  10. Just Me Says:
    July 1st, 2008 at 7:22 pm

    Just wanted to leave a quick note of thanks. The first setting fixed the problem. Thanks thanks thanks.

  11. farruxroza Says:
    July 9th, 2008 at 10:00 pm

    Doesn’t work

  12. Gerald Davis Says:
    July 19th, 2008 at 2:30 pm

    I too tried the first method and it worked very well

  13. Rich Says:
    July 28th, 2008 at 4:35 pm

    Thanks for your comments everyone.

    Comments are now closed due to crazy amounts of spam comments on this post.

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