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Transfer from Linux to Windows is slow due to formatting differences.

Transfer from Linux to Windows is slow due to formatting differences.

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Fullalexis10
Member
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02-16-2026, 01:17 AM
#1
You can try adjusting how the files are stored or transferred. Since the metadata and EXT4 formats are involved, changing the file system settings on Windows might improve performance. Also, ensure the USB drive is properly recognized and consider using a USB 3 device if available.
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Fullalexis10
02-16-2026, 01:17 AM #1

You can try adjusting how the files are stored or transferred. Since the metadata and EXT4 formats are involved, changing the file system settings on Windows might improve performance. Also, ensure the USB drive is properly recognized and consider using a USB 3 device if available.

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JunkdudeHD
Junior Member
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02-16-2026, 06:42 AM
#2
Well, it's slow—compressing is about the same time as copying to a USB drive.
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JunkdudeHD
02-16-2026, 06:42 AM #2

Well, it's slow—compressing is about the same time as copying to a USB drive.