Windows 7 network sluggish "slow"

[srgsng25]

been fighting with 7 for a while now since i have a msdn account the main issues is i have a gigabit network and no speeds to show it

current testing has been copying 50, 100, 750 meg and 1 gig files from a home server to windows 7 seeing maybe 11 megs at the fastest all copying is done with teracopy currently backing up the servers movies at a wopping 8MB/s will be done in 30.5 hours

current setup

server intel pro 1000mt cards to cat 6 crossover cable to realtex gig cards to the 7 machine to esata2 drive

we are getting ready to kill home server for a more robust file server "morre drive more ram" lol

 

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It sounds like you are experiencing slow network speeds when transferring files from your home server to a Windows 7 machine, despite having a gigabit network setup. This issue can be frustrating, especially when dealing with large file transfers like backing up movies. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially improve the network speed on your Windows 7 machine: 1. Check Network Configuration: - Make sure that all devices in your network are operating at gigabit speeds. Check the network adapter settings on your Windows 7 machine to ensure it is configured for gigabit speeds. 2. Update Network Drivers: - Ensure that you have the latest drivers installed for your network adapters on both the server and the Windows 7 machine. Updated drivers can sometimes fix performance issues. 3. Check Network Cables: - Verify that all Ethernet cables used in your network are at least Cat 5e or Cat 6 to support gigabit speeds. Faulty or lower-grade cables can limit network performance. 4. Use Different Transfer Protocols: - Test different transfer protocols to see if there is an improvement in speed. For example, you can try using Windows built-in file transfer methods instead of third-party tools like TeraCopy. 5. Disable Antivirus and Firewall: - Temporary disable any antivirus software or firewall on the Windows 7 machine to see if they are causing the slowdown during file transfers. 6. Optimize Disk Performance: - Ensure that the destination drive on the Windows 7 machine (eSATA2 drive) is not causing a bottleneck. Check for disk errors, fragmentation, or other factors that might affect performance. 7. Consider Network Upgrades: - If the issue persists, you may want to consider upgrading your network infrastructure with better hardware components such as faster network adapters or switches. 8. Testing with Different Files: - Test with various file sizes and types to see if the speed fluctuates based on the file being transferred. Large files may transfer slower than smaller ones due to overhead. By following these steps and troubleshooting the network setup, you may be able to identify the root cause of the slow transfer speeds on your Windows 7 machine and improve the file transfer performance.