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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

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Dan

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

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HRTB

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

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Jackie

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

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delukz

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

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MM 2000

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

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Tony

This works really well thanks

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ninhoper

Thanks for the tip

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Buggsy

This works really well

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chemp

Works like a charm

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Just Me

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

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farruxroza

Doesn’t work

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Gerald Davis

I too tried the first method and it worked very well

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Rich

Thanks for your comments everyone.

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