Slow file transfers during Remote Desktop

I've been searching around, and I can't seem to find an answer to this
problem. I have 2 computers connected through a linksys router. I am
able to remote desktop between the 2 pc's just fine (they both have xp
pro). The connection is silky smooth except when I try to access
files from the other pc. Things just grind to a halt just trying to
view folders on the other pc through windows explorer, nevermind
actually trying to copy and paste something. But this was not always
the case, I remember a time when remote desktop used to work like a
charm. I know I haven't changed my settings so this must be something
microsoft did, probably in a patch during windows update. I know it
has nothing to do with my router setup because my friends have the
same exact problem, and most of them don't even have a router (just 2
pc's connected directly with a crossover cable). Some of us do, and
some of us don't have any kind of firewall running, still the same
problem. I would really appreciate it if anyone can shed some light
on this situation, cuz right now I don't even bother using RD for file
transfers anymore, I stick with ftp programs. FTP transfer are nice
and fast. Keep in mind that YES I can actually view and transfer files
between the pc's using RD, but it's just really really slow, and we're
talking 2 pc's on the same network in most cases, so I know it's not a
bandwith problem. Amd I don't mean a little bit slow, I mean windows
explorer freezes for like over 45 seconds just trying to read inside a
folder that has like only 3 files in it. I hope you guys can help,
thank you.

File transfers in a Remote Desktop session are slow... This is by
design as the RDP protocol is not optimized for file transfer (it is
optimized for video performance)...

Jeffrey Randow (Windows MVP - Networking & Smart Display)
winxp@longhornconsulting.com

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On 29 Oct 2003 21:27:41 -0800, buckwindy@hotmail.com (Sir Loin) wrote:

>I've been searching around, and I can't seem to find an answer to this
>problem. I have 2 computers connected through a linksys router. I am
>able to remote desktop between the 2 pc's just fine (they both have xp
>pro). The connection is silky smooth except when I try to access
>files from the other pc. Things just grind to a halt just trying to
>view folders on the other pc through windows explorer, nevermind
>actually trying to copy and paste something. But this was not always
>the case, I remember a time when remote desktop used to work like a
>charm. I know I haven't changed my settings so this must be something
>microsoft did, probably in a patch during windows update. I know it
>has nothing to do with my router setup because my friends have the
>same exact problem, and most of them don't even have a router (just 2
>pc's connected directly with a crossover cable). Some of us do, and
>some of us don't have any kind of firewall running, still the same
>problem. I would really appreciate it if anyone can shed some light
>on this situation, cuz right now I don't even bother using RD for file
>transfers anymore, I stick with ftp programs. FTP transfer are nice
>and fast. Keep in mind that YES I can actually view and transfer files
>between the pc's using RD, but it's just really really slow, and we're
>talking 2 pc's on the same network in most cases, so I know it's not a
>bandwith problem. Amd I don't mean a little bit slow, I mean windows
>explorer freezes for like over 45 seconds just trying to read inside a
>folder that has like only 3 files in it. I hope you guys can help,
>thank you.

"Jeffrey Randow (MVP)" <winxp@longhornconsulting.com> wrote in message news:<kvf6qv0u5ok8ir3gko1b09252bilhcv949@4ax.com>. ..

> File transfers in a Remote Desktop session are slow... This is by
> design as the RDP protocol is not optimized for file transfer (it is
> optimized for video performance)...
>
> Jeffrey Randow (Windows MVP - Networking & Smart Display)
> winxp@longhornconsulting.com
>

And since when has this been "by design"? Because I used to always
have fast file transfers through Remote Desktop. Something happened
somewhere along the way in 2003, I'm not sure if it was a windows
update patch or what, but definitely something happened to slow down
the transfers. Judging by your answer, I guess I'm shit out of luck,
oh well, back to using FTP.

So that's it? None of the 'experts' here can help me with my problem?

This isn't a problem per se... This is by design....


Jeffrey Randow (Windows MVP - Networking & Smart Display)
winxp@longhornconsulting.com

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of all USENET users. Messages sent via email may or may not
be answered depending on time availability....

Remote Networking Technology Wiki -
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Windows XP Expert Zone - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone

On 6 Nov 2003 20:57:52 -0800, buckwindy@hotmail.com (Sir Loin) wrote:

>So that's it? None of the 'experts' here can help me with my problem?