Windows 7 here we go again with File Copying issues

[Superdaedra]

trying to copy a wmv file from a cd rom to my hard drive in windows 7 and seeing that stupid "calculating" message that goes for 200 years with no actual copying being done.
What is this and how do i fix it? I used to see this crap in vista too.

 

[dam89]

Are you sure the Disc is not damaged?
If you want there is a free programme Teracopy . Its faster at copying files than Windows explorer (usually) and it can be set to be the default for transferring or copying files instead of Explorer.

 

[Tepid]

I have not noticed any problems with large file copy in 7.
It is very fast. Optical Drives will differ in this regard as the media itself may be the culprit.

 

[Radenight]

Agreed, the media is most likely the cause.. Windows 7 has drastically improved the file copy system... One thing you have to keep in mind is even though it says "calculating", 99% of the time it IS copying the file while saying that.. But in your case, as already said, it definitely sounds like the media is the problem..

 

[NORMLkid]

Download a DVD ripper. It changes the file extension. I have WinX Free DVD Ripper, it works great!