copy large file to USB drive hangs

[Guest flahmeshess]

When I copy large files to my USB drive, it hangs. I've done some

checking and found there is a problem with Win2k that is fixed in

SP2. But I'm already using SP4. Any idea what could be wrong ?

 

I don't think it's a hardware issue. I've use the drive on a XP

machine and I can copy large files.

 

Thanks for your advice.

[Guest David H. Lipman]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

From: "flahmeshess" <dingdongdingding@yahoo.com>

 

| When I copy large files to my USB drive, it hangs. I've done some

| checking and found there is a problem with Win2k that is fixed in

| SP2. But I'm already using SP4. Any idea what could be wrong ?

|

| I don't think it's a hardware issue. I've use the drive on a XP

| machine and I can copy large files.

|

| Thanks for your advice.

 

Petrform a complete CHDSK on the drive.

 

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[Guest flahmeshess]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

I've done chkdsk /f /v /r /x. No errors. I have the same problem

with another external USB HDD. I don't think it's a problem with the

hardware. Something is wrong with my Windows 2k.... any advice ?

Thanks.

 

On Mar 15, 9:54 am, "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nosp...@Verizon.Net>

wrote:

> From: "flahmeshess" <dingdongdingd...@yahoo.com>

>

> | When I copy large files to my USB drive, it hangs. I've done some

> | checking and found there is a problem with Win2k that is fixed in

> | SP2. But I'm already using SP4. Any idea what could be wrong ?

> |

> | I don't think it's a hardware issue. I've use the drive on a XP

> | machine and I can copy large files.

> |

> | Thanks for your advice.

>

> Petrform a complete CHDSK on the drive.

>

> --

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[Guest Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

 

"flahmeshess" <dingdongdingding@yahoo.com> wrote in message

news:c533a99b-3f62-4359-8f86-d98bebf797b4@i7g2000prf.googlegroups.com...

> When I copy large files to my USB drive, it hangs. I've done some

> checking and found there is a problem with Win2k that is fixed in

> SP2. But I'm already using SP4. Any idea what could be wrong ?

>

> I don't think it's a hardware issue. I've use the drive on a XP

> machine and I can copy large files.

>

> Thanks for your advice.

 

Try doing it from a Command Prompt and report

what happens:

 

copy "d:\My Files\Some File.doc" F:\{Enter}

[Guest David H. Lipman]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

From: "flahmeshess" <dingdongdingding@yahoo.com>

 

| I've done chkdsk /f /v /r /x. No errors. I have the same problem

| with another external USB HDD. I don't think it's a problem with the

| hardware. Something is wrong with my Windows 2k.... any advice ?

| Thanks.

|

 

Perhaps then there is a problem with either the USB drivers or the chip-set itself.

 

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[Guest Andrew Rossmann]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

In article <c533a99b-3f62-4359-8f86-d98bebf797b4

@i7g2000prf.googlegroups.com>, dingdongdingding@yahoo.com says...

> When I copy large files to my USB drive, it hangs. I've done some

> checking and found there is a problem with Win2k that is fixed in

> SP2. But I'm already using SP4. Any idea what could be wrong ?

>

> I don't think it's a hardware issue. I've use the drive on a XP

> machine and I can copy large files.

 

Is there a common file size that causes the problem? What is the format

of the USB drive (FAT32, NTFS?) USB1 or USB2? How are you copying

(Explorer, command prompt, other program?)

 

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[Guest Sid Elbow]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

flahmeshess wrote:

> When I copy large files to my USB drive, it hangs. I've done some

> checking and found there is a problem with Win2k that is fixed in

> SP2. But I'm already using SP4. Any idea what could be wrong ?

 

How big a file? How is the USB drive formatted?

 

There is a file size limitation of somewhere around 2G (I think) for FAT32.

[Guest flahmeshess]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

After some time, the USB HDD light will go RED in colour and my

computer will hang. I have to unplug the HDD. There will be an error

thrown about not able to save all the data....etc

 

On Mar 15, 2:14 pm, "Pegasus \(MVP\)" <I....@fly.com.oz> wrote:

> "flahmeshess" <dingdongdingd...@yahoo.com> wrote in message

>

> news:c533a99b-3f62-4359-8f86-d98bebf797b4@i7g2000prf.googlegroups.com...

>

> > When I copy large files to my USB drive, it hangs. I've done some

> > checking and found there is a problem with Win2k that is fixed in

> > SP2. But I'm already using SP4. Any idea what could be wrong ?

>

> > I don't think it's a hardware issue. I've use the drive on a XP

> > machine and I can copy large files.

>

> > Thanks for your advice.

>

> Try doing it from a Command Prompt and report

> what happens:

>

> copy "d:\My Files\Some File.doc" F:\{Enter}

[Guest flahmeshess]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

How do I trouble shoot this ? How do I get the USB driver ? Is

there a website for me to download ?

 

On Mar 15, 6:21 pm, "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nosp...@Verizon.Net>

wrote:

> From: "flahmeshess" <dingdongdingd...@yahoo.com>

>

> | I've done chkdsk /f /v /r /x. No errors. I have the same problem

> | with another external USB HDD. I don't think it's a problem with the

> | hardware. Something is wrong with my Windows 2k.... any advice ?

> | Thanks.

> |

>

> Perhaps then there is a problem with either the USB drivers or the chip-set itself.

>

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[Guest flahmeshess]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

1. It's NTFS

2. USB 2.0

3. I've tried all methods: dos prompt, explorer, Total commander.

Allway Sync, xxcopy, ycopy.... hang

4. I've also tried to use NERO Backup. But NERO breaks the file up

after certain size.

5. My files are > 1GB in size. Also happen for < 1GB.

6. I did some research and found some info on the Windows function,

CopyFileEX and CopyFile. I thought these utilities are all using this

function. So I thought I can try using a Unix port of CP command to

copy. Hey it's worked... but it does not eliminate the problem. I

did once encounter a hang (HDD red light) but I manage to copy many

files over. I'm just thinking that the Unix CP is using read to

buffer and write from buffer... but it still hangs, so I don't have a

conclusion at the moment.

 

On Mar 15, 8:58 pm, Andrew Rossmann

<andysnewsreply@no_junk.comcast.net> wrote:

> In article <c533a99b-3f62-4359-8f86-d98bebf797b4

> @i7g2000prf.googlegroups.com>, dingdongdingd...@yahoo.com says...

>

> > When I copy large files to my USB drive, it hangs. I've done some

> > checking and found there is a problem with Win2k that is fixed in

> > SP2. But I'm already using SP4. Any idea what could be wrong ?

>

> > I don't think it's a hardware issue. I've use the drive on a XP

> > machine and I can copy large files.

>

> Is there a common file size that causes the problem? What is the format

> of the USB drive (FAT32, NTFS?) USB1 or USB2? How are you copying

> (Explorer, command prompt, other program?)

>

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[Guest flahmeshess]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

Happens for > 1GB but also happens for < 1GB, eg 500-600 MB. It's

NTFS.

 

On Mar 15, 10:34 pm, Sid Elbow <h...@there.com> wrote:

> flahmeshess wrote:

> > When I copy large files to my USB drive, it hangs. I've done some

> > checking and found there is a problem with Win2k that is fixed in

> > SP2. But I'm already using SP4. Any idea what could be wrong ?

>

> How big a file? How is the USB drive formatted?

>

> There is a file size limitation of somewhere around 2G (I think) for FAT32.

[Guest flahmeshess]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

This machine has USB 2.0.

 

On Mar 16, 12:43 am, legg <l...@nospam.magma.ca> wrote:

> On Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:17:09 -0700 (PDT),

>

> flahmeshess <dingdongdingd...@yahoo.com> wrote:

> >When I copy large files to my USB drive, it hangs. I've done some

> >checking and found there is a problem with Win2k that is fixed in

> >SP2. But I'm already using SP4. Any idea what could be wrong ?

>

> >I don't think it's a hardware issue. I've use the drive on a XP

> >machine and I can copy large files.

>

> Does this machine have USB2 hardware?

>

> I had this trouble on an older machine with

> USB1.1.

>

> RL

[Guest legg]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

On Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:17:09 -0700 (PDT),

flahmeshess <dingdongdingding@yahoo.com> wrote:

>When I copy large files to my USB drive, it hangs. I've done some

>checking and found there is a problem with Win2k that is fixed in

>SP2. But I'm already using SP4. Any idea what could be wrong ?

>

>I don't think it's a hardware issue. I've use the drive on a XP

>machine and I can copy large files.

>

 

Does this machine have USB2 hardware?

 

I had this trouble on an older machine with

USB1.1.

 

RL

[Guest David H. Lipman]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

From: "flahmeshess" <dingdongdingding@yahoo.com>

 

| How do I trouble shoot this ? How do I get the USB driver ? Is

| there a website for me to download ?

|

 

Examine the USB setup in Device Manager.

 

It would be based upon the chip-set. For example, if it is an Intel chip-set then you can

get the software from Intel.

 

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[Guest Andrew Rossmann]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

In article <8948e72d-26f8-4c57-9ed2-9a9a253c0c90

@d4g2000prg.googlegroups.com>, dingdongdingding@yahoo.com says...

> After some time, the USB HDD light will go RED in colour and my

> computer will hang. I have to unplug the HDD. There will be an error

> thrown about not able to save all the data....etc

 

What brand/model external drive or enclosure (if you put a normal drive

in a case)? What does a RED light mean?

 

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[Guest Andrew Rossmann]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

In article <MPG.2246d8772e29c13698999c@newsgroups.comcast.net>,

andysnewsreply@no_junk.comcast.net says...

> In article <8948e72d-26f8-4c57-9ed2-9a9a253c0c90

> @d4g2000prg.googlegroups.com>, dingdongdingding@yahoo.com says...

> > After some time, the USB HDD light will go RED in colour and my

> > computer will hang. I have to unplug the HDD. There will be an error

> > thrown about not able to save all the data....etc

>

> What brand/model external drive or enclosure (if you put a normal drive

> in a case)? What does a RED light mean?

 

Should have also added: Is the drive powered by the USB port, or does it

have it's own power supply?

 

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[Guest flahmeshess]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

I have 3 external USB HDD. 2 made in China (no name). 1 made in

Korea (Sarotech). All experience the same problem.

 

No activity. Continous green light.

Activity, red/green light.

 

Seldome get continuous red light in normal operation. But that's what

I'm getting now when the PC hangs.

 

On Mar 16, 9:11 pm, Andrew Rossmann

<andysnewsreply@no_junk.comcast.net> wrote:

> In article <8948e72d-26f8-4c57-9ed2-9a9a253c0c90

> @d4g2000prg.googlegroups.com>, dingdongdingd...@yahoo.com says...

>

> > After some time, the USB HDD light will go RED in colour and my

> > computer will hang. I have to unplug the HDD. There will be an error

> > thrown about not able to save all the data....etc

>

> What brand/model external drive or enclosure (if you put a normal drive

> in a case)? What does a RED light mean?

>

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[Guest flahmeshess]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

The Korean one is 3.5 inch and requires external power supply. The

other 2 China made ones are 2.5 inch and draws power from the USB but

it has a Y cable, meaning it plugs into 2 USB: one for signal +

power, the other for power only.

 

On Mar 16, 9:12 pm, Andrew Rossmann

<andysnewsreply@no_junk.comcast.net> wrote:

> In article <MPG.2246d8772e29c136989...@newsgroups.comcast.net>,

> andysnewsreply@no_junk.comcast.net says...

>

> > In article <8948e72d-26f8-4c57-9ed2-9a9a253c0c90

> > @d4g2000prg.googlegroups.com>, dingdongdingd...@yahoo.com says...

> > > After some time, the USB HDD light will go RED in colour and my

> > > computer will hang. I have to unplug the HDD. There will be an error

> > > thrown about not able to save all the data....etc

>

> > What brand/model external drive or enclosure (if you put a normal drive

> > in a case)? What does a RED light mean?

>

> Should have also added: Is the drive powered by the USB port, or does it

> have it's own power supply?

>

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[Guest flahmeshess]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

My chip is from Intel but the drivers are Microsoft. Any problems

there ?

 

On Mar 16, 4:57 am, "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nosp...@Verizon.Net>

wrote:

> From: "flahmeshess" <dingdongdingd...@yahoo.com>

>

> | How do I trouble shoot this ? How do I get the USB driver ? Is

> | there a website for me to download ?

> |

>

> Examine the USB setup in Device Manager.

>

> It would be based upon the chip-set. For example, if it is an Intel chip-set then you can

> get the software from Intel.

>

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[Guest David H. Lipman]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

From: "flahmeshess" <dingdongdingding@yahoo.com>

 

| My chip is from Intel but the drivers are Microsoft. Any problems

| there ?

|

 

Get the drivers from Intel.

 

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[Guest flahmeshess]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

Can I clarify this with you ? What I need to download is the chipset

software, right ? Thanks...

 

On Mar 16, 11:39 pm, "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nosp...@Verizon.Net>

wrote:

> From: "flahmeshess" <dingdongdingd...@yahoo.com>

>

> | My chip is from Intel but the drivers are Microsoft. Any problems

> | there ?

> |

>

> Get the drivers from Intel.

>

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[Guest flahmeshess]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

I downloaded the chipset software and installed it. Then I went to

the device manager and changed all the USB drivers to Intel.

Rebooted. Still hang. I don't know if I've done the driver update

correctly.

 

On Mar 16, 11:39 pm, "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nosp...@Verizon.Net>

wrote:

> From: "flahmeshess" <dingdongdingd...@yahoo.com>

>

> | My chip is from Intel but the drivers are Microsoft. Any problems

> | there ?

> |

>

> Get the drivers from Intel.

>

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[Guest David H. Lipman]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

From: "flahmeshess" <dingdongdingding@yahoo.com>

 

| I downloaded the chipset software and installed it. Then I went to

| the device manager and changed all the USB drivers to Intel.

| Rebooted. Still hang. I don't know if I've done the driver update

| correctly.

|

 

If it was done corerectly then there would be no yellow "!" or "?" [ exclamation or

question ] marks in Device Manager.

 

If the copy process is still problematic after that, then it isn't a driver issue.

 

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[Guest Frank Booth Snr]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

flahmeshess wrote:

> 1. It's NTFS

> 2. USB 2.0

> 3. I've tried all methods: dos prompt, explorer, Total commander.

> Allway Sync, xxcopy, ycopy.... hang

> 4. I've also tried to use NERO Backup. But NERO breaks the file up

> after certain size.

> 5. My files are > 1GB in size. Also happen for < 1GB.

 

Well I regularly backup my files (250MB to 500MB) to a USB flashdrive

with SP4 and have never encountered a problem, so your problem has

nothing to do with Win2k. Sound like a driver issue. When you look at

Device Manager under "Universal Serial Bus controllers", are there any

red or yellow warning markers? Is "Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host

Controller" (USB2 installed) shown?

 

Finally have a look at this website which should provide a solution.

http://www.usbman.com/Troubleshooter%20General.htm

[Guest flahmeshess]

Re: copy large file to USB drive hangs

 

ok. I didn't get any ? or !. Thanks.

 

David H. Lipman wrote:

> From: "flahmeshess" <dingdongdingding@yahoo.com>

>

> | I downloaded the chipset software and installed it. Then I went to

> | the device manager and changed all the USB drivers to Intel.

> | Rebooted. Still hang. I don't know if I've done the driver update

> | correctly.

> |

>

> If it was done corerectly then there would be no yellow "!" or "?" [ exclamation or

> question ] marks in Device Manager.

>

> If the copy process is still problematic after that, then it isn't a driver issue.

>

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