# USB 3.0 Slow Transfer Rate Windows 8

**URL:** <https://forums.sandisk.com/t/usb-3-0-slow-transfer-rate-windows-8/404252>\
**Category:** External SSD for Windows\
**Created:** [April 22, 2013, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/usb-3-0-slow-transfer-rate-windows-8/404252 "2013-04-22T16:27:27Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![kdean101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f4b2a3/32.png) [@kdean101](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/kdean101)\
**Post date:** [April 22, 2013, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/usb-3-0-slow-transfer-rate-windows-8/404252/1 "2013-04-22T16:27:27Z")

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I own a brand new HP ENvy 20 touchsmart desktop

it came with 2 USB 3.0 on the side.

I purchased a Western Digital 3tb external USB 3.0 and 2.0 compatible

Not sure if its the external hardrives problem or a driver problem.&nbsp; I dont seem to get good transfer rates in either 2.0 or 3.0

it will start high then drop off to next to 0 after a few seconds.

There is a constant lag all the time in way its read from the hard drive.&nbsp; I have tried to use another cable but i still get the same issue.&nbsp;

Has anyone else experienced this?? IT would be nice to get this problem fixed.&nbsp; Thanks

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**Author:** ![Joe\_S](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/67e7ee/32.png) [@Joe\_S](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/Joe_S)\
**Post date:** [April 22, 2013, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/usb-3-0-slow-transfer-rate-windows-8/404252/2 "2013-04-22T19:22:05Z")

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Try it on another PC with USB 3 if possible. What is your transfer rate? Did you try both ports? Make sure not to use a hub or cable longer than the one supplied. Also try plugging the drive directly into the wall instead of a surge protector.

Joe

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**Author:** ![kdean101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f4b2a3/32.png) [@kdean101](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/kdean101)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2013, 3:05am UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/usb-3-0-slow-transfer-rate-windows-8/404252/3 "2013-04-23T03:05:07Z")

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Thanks for your response…I did all you asked i dont ahve another usb 3.0, i have tried both usb’s and still nothing.&nbsp; it starts off good and then dropes to 0bps… it goes so slow!

I dont know enought to see if i can update my drivers or anything else