Kylethedarkn
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For some reason you can't copy and paste multiple groups of files at the same time. It will open up all of the file transfer windows but it will freeze all but one until one completes and then it will complete them in reverse order of opening. Is this a setting that can be changed or is it a glitch or something?
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The behavior you're experiencing when copying and pasting multiple groups of files in Windows may be due to how the Windows file transfer system prioritizes and queues file transfer operations. Here are some suggestions to address this issue:
### 1. Disable Windows File Transfer Queuing:
- By default, Windows queues file transfer operations. You can try to disable this feature to see if it improves the simultaneous transfer of files.
### 2. Use Robocopy or TeraCopy:
- Robocopy is a robust file copy tool available in Windows. TeraCopy is a third-party utility known for faster and more reliable file copying. These tools might handle multiple file transfers more efficiently.
### 3. Adjust the File Copying Priority:
- Before initiating file transfers, adjust the priority settings of the processes involved. Lowering the priority of the file copy process might allow more concurrent copies.
### 4. Ensure Sufficient System Resources:
- Insufficient system resources, like disk space or memory, can lead to slower file transfers. Make sure your system has enough resources available for parallel file operations.
### 5. Optimize Drive Performance:
- Disk fragmentation or performance issues can result in slower file transfers. Regularly defragment your drives and ensure they are in good health.
### 6. Update Windows and Drivers:
- Ensure your Windows OS is up to date. Drivers directly impact file transfer speeds, so updating them might resolve the issue.
### 7. Check for Malware:
- Malware or background processes can interfere with file transfers. Perform a thorough malware scan on your system.
### 8. Monitoring Resource Usage:
- Use Task Manager to monitor system resource usage during file transfers. High CPU, memory, or disk usage can point to bottlenecks causing slow transfers.
### 9. Test in Safe Mode:
- Boot into Safe Mode and test file transfers. If the issue doesn't occur in Safe Mode, a third-party application might be causing it.
By trying these steps, you can troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue of Windows freezing during multiple file transfers. If the problem persists, further investigation may be needed to identify the underlying cause.
### 1. Disable Windows File Transfer Queuing:
- By default, Windows queues file transfer operations. You can try to disable this feature to see if it improves the simultaneous transfer of files.
### 2. Use Robocopy or TeraCopy:
- Robocopy is a robust file copy tool available in Windows. TeraCopy is a third-party utility known for faster and more reliable file copying. These tools might handle multiple file transfers more efficiently.
### 3. Adjust the File Copying Priority:
- Before initiating file transfers, adjust the priority settings of the processes involved. Lowering the priority of the file copy process might allow more concurrent copies.
### 4. Ensure Sufficient System Resources:
- Insufficient system resources, like disk space or memory, can lead to slower file transfers. Make sure your system has enough resources available for parallel file operations.
### 5. Optimize Drive Performance:
- Disk fragmentation or performance issues can result in slower file transfers. Regularly defragment your drives and ensure they are in good health.
### 6. Update Windows and Drivers:
- Ensure your Windows OS is up to date. Drivers directly impact file transfer speeds, so updating them might resolve the issue.
### 7. Check for Malware:
- Malware or background processes can interfere with file transfers. Perform a thorough malware scan on your system.
### 8. Monitoring Resource Usage:
- Use Task Manager to monitor system resource usage during file transfers. High CPU, memory, or disk usage can point to bottlenecks causing slow transfers.
### 9. Test in Safe Mode:
- Boot into Safe Mode and test file transfers. If the issue doesn't occur in Safe Mode, a third-party application might be causing it.
By trying these steps, you can troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue of Windows freezing during multiple file transfers. If the problem persists, further investigation may be needed to identify the underlying cause.
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