Benchmarks apps to test slow WIn 7 to Xp transfer rates

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mediaman09

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Across my local network, I am still experiencing really slow Win 7 to XP transfer rates ( 1.5MB/sec) as compared to Win 7 to Win7 transfer rates ( up to 60MB/sec) as noted here.

1) What are some good free benchmark apps I can download to test this more thoroughly and hopefully zero in on a solution?

2) What speeds do other users get when transferring files from Win 7 to XP ( either via backup software or via windows explorer)??
 

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mediaman09 said:
Across my local network, I am still experiencing really slow Win 7 to XP transfer rates ( 1.5MB/sec) as compared to Win 7 to Win7 transfer rates ( up to 60MB/sec) as noted here.

1) What are some good free benchmark apps I can download to test this more thoroughly and hopefully zero in on a solution?

2) What speeds do other users get when transferring files from Win 7 to XP ( either via backup software or via windows explorer)??
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Might be a "homegroup" issue. Homegroup uses IPv6 and some legacy system have connectivity issues. You can test by creating a new network connection using "workgroup"

1-You can use task manager (free and built in)

2-I have gotten as high as 700 Mb (~90MB) under special circumstances using IPV4 and workgroup.
 

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HP Pavillion dv-7 1005 Tx
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Win 8 Release candidate 8400
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Nvidia 9600M
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HD built-in
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APPS- I didnt see anything in Task Manager with respect to transfer rates across a network.

TRANSFER RATES - You got 90 MB/ sec ( 700 mbits/sec) transferring files from Win 7 to XP????

HOMEGROUP - Doesn't apply to XP. I 'left' the homegroup ( based on onther tips) just in case it was slowing transfer rates down. I only use workgroup and get the same poor rates (Win 7 to XP) even when setting up a new one.
 
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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
DELL XPS 8500 // DELL XPS Studio 9100 // DELL Dim 9200
OS
DELL Win 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-930 (8MB L2, 2.8GHz) // ntel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Motherboard
?? // Dell A02 BIOS // ??
Memory
16GB // 18GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333Mhhz 6 DIMMS (3x2, 3x4) //4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
AMD HD7570 // AMD Radeon HD6750 // ATI Radeon HD5670 1 GB GD
Sound Card
?? // THX TruStudio PC //?
Monitor(s) Displays
Dual Dell 2405 WFP-HC24 //SAmsung 27" // Triple 19" LCD
Screen Resolution
1900 x 1200
Hard Drives
Main :WD Caviar Black 1 TB SATA WD1002FAEX
Backup :WD Caviar Black 1 TB SATA WD1002FAEX
PSU
?? // Ultra 900W // ??
mediaman09 said:
APPS- I didnt see anything in Task Manager with respect to transfer rates across a network.

TRANSFER RATES - You got 90 MB/ sec ( 700 mbits/sec) transferring files from Win 7 to XP????

HOMEGROUP - Doesn't apply to XP. I 'left' the homegroup ( based on onther tips) just in case it was slowing transfer rates down. I only use workgroup and get the same poor rates (Win 7 to XP) even when setting up a new one.
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Apps-The networking tab monitors total traffic.

Xfer- Yep, from a win 7 laptop (6 years old) to a tape server (6 Year old desltop). Both with gigabit cards.

Homegroup uses IPV6 XP and legacy systems work better in IPV4, so it does apply. If the homegroup didnt yield a higher throughput I would check the drivers with a latency checker like DPC Latency Checker
 

My Computer

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HP Pavillion dv-7 1005 Tx
OS
Win 8 Release candidate 8400
CPU
[email protected]
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4 gigs
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 9600M
Sound Card
HD built-in
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Wxga
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Cooling
none
Internet Speed
45Mb down 5Mb up
zigzag3143 said:
Apps-The networking tab monitors total traffic.
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I see the tab, but I see nothing about transfer rates. It just tells me I have a giga-bit network card and % network utilization. Are you saying the pecentage values can be used to determine transfer rate????
 

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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
DELL XPS 8500 // DELL XPS Studio 9100 // DELL Dim 9200
OS
DELL Win 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-930 (8MB L2, 2.8GHz) // ntel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Motherboard
?? // Dell A02 BIOS // ??
Memory
16GB // 18GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333Mhhz 6 DIMMS (3x2, 3x4) //4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
AMD HD7570 // AMD Radeon HD6750 // ATI Radeon HD5670 1 GB GD
Sound Card
?? // THX TruStudio PC //?
Monitor(s) Displays
Dual Dell 2405 WFP-HC24 //SAmsung 27" // Triple 19" LCD
Screen Resolution
1900 x 1200
Hard Drives
Main :WD Caviar Black 1 TB SATA WD1002FAEX
Backup :WD Caviar Black 1 TB SATA WD1002FAEX
PSU
?? // Ultra 900W // ??

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavillion dv-7 1005 Tx
OS
Win 8 Release candidate 8400
CPU
[email protected]
Memory
4 gigs
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 9600M
Sound Card
HD built-in
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Wxga
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Cooling
none
Internet Speed
45Mb down 5Mb up
zigzag3143 said:
mediaman09 said:
HOMEGROUP - Doesn't apply to XP. I 'left' the homegroup ( based on onther tips) just in case it was slowing transfer rates down. I only use workgroup and get the same poor rates (Win 7 to XP) even when setting up a new one.
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Homegroup uses IPV6 XP and legacy systems work better in IPV4, so it does apply.
Click to expand...

Everything I have ever read in any forum, and from Microsoft themselved, says Homegroup only applies to Win 7 machines ONLY. See Microsoft screenshots.

Could you elaborate on your statement that its does apply to XP and suggest how one can add an XP machine to a Homegroup??? I thought the only way to share files between Win 7 and XP is via Workgroups (which is what I have now - and what is still giving me only 1.5MB/sec transfer rates)
 

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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
DELL XPS 8500 // DELL XPS Studio 9100 // DELL Dim 9200
OS
DELL Win 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-930 (8MB L2, 2.8GHz) // ntel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Motherboard
?? // Dell A02 BIOS // ??
Memory
16GB // 18GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333Mhhz 6 DIMMS (3x2, 3x4) //4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
AMD HD7570 // AMD Radeon HD6750 // ATI Radeon HD5670 1 GB GD
Sound Card
?? // THX TruStudio PC //?
Monitor(s) Displays
Dual Dell 2405 WFP-HC24 //SAmsung 27" // Triple 19" LCD
Screen Resolution
1900 x 1200
Hard Drives
Main :WD Caviar Black 1 TB SATA WD1002FAEX
Backup :WD Caviar Black 1 TB SATA WD1002FAEX
PSU
?? // Ultra 900W // ??
mediaman09 said:
zigzag3143 said:
mediaman09 said:
HOMEGROUP - Doesn't apply to XP. I 'left' the homegroup ( based on onther tips) just in case it was slowing transfer rates down. I only use workgroup and get the same poor rates (Win 7 to XP) even when setting up a new one.
Click to expand...


Homegroup uses IPV6 XP and legacy systems work better in IPV4, so it does apply.
Click to expand...

Everything I have ever read in any forum, and from Microsoft themselved, says Homegroup only applies to Win 7 machines ONLY. See Microsoft screenshots.

Could you elaborate on your statement that its does apply to XP and suggest how one can add an XP machine to a Homegroup??? I thought the only way to share files between Win 7 and XP is via Workgroups (whics what I have now - and what is still giving me only 1.5MB/sec transfer rates)
Click to expand...

If you have workgroups and not homegroups it is something else. When you set up the machine (win 7) it asked you if you were on a home network, a work network, or a public network.
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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavillion dv-7 1005 Tx
OS
Win 8 Release candidate 8400
CPU
[email protected]
Memory
4 gigs
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 9600M
Sound Card
HD built-in
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Wxga
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Cooling
none
Internet Speed
45Mb down 5Mb up
zigzag3143 said:
mediaman09 said:
zigzag3143 said:
Homegroup uses IPV6 XP and legacy systems work better in IPV4, so it does apply.
Click to expand...

Everything I have ever read in any forum, and from Microsoft themselved, says Homegroup only applies to Win 7 machines ONLY. See Microsoft screenshots.

Could you elaborate on your statement that its does apply to XP and suggest how one can add an XP machine to a Homegroup??? I thought the only way to share files between Win 7 and XP is via Workgroups (whics what I have now - and what is still giving me only 1.5MB/sec transfer rates)
Click to expand...

If you have workgroups and not homegroups it is something else. When you set up the machine (win 7) it asked you if you were on a home network, a work network, or a public network.
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Click to expand...

Yes I know.... but you are saying you can add an XP machine to a HomeGroup. How?
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
DELL XPS 8500 // DELL XPS Studio 9100 // DELL Dim 9200
OS
DELL Win 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-930 (8MB L2, 2.8GHz) // ntel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Motherboard
?? // Dell A02 BIOS // ??
Memory
16GB // 18GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333Mhhz 6 DIMMS (3x2, 3x4) //4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
AMD HD7570 // AMD Radeon HD6750 // ATI Radeon HD5670 1 GB GD
Sound Card
?? // THX TruStudio PC //?
Monitor(s) Displays
Dual Dell 2405 WFP-HC24 //SAmsung 27" // Triple 19" LCD
Screen Resolution
1900 x 1200
Hard Drives
Main :WD Caviar Black 1 TB SATA WD1002FAEX
Backup :WD Caviar Black 1 TB SATA WD1002FAEX
PSU
?? // Ultra 900W // ??
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