Transfering large files

im trying to transfer a 30gig file from my 160 internal to my 160 external. not difficult but im having the problem that when it starts to transfer.



a little window in the bottom corner keeps popping up and saying that some files may have been lost and the quality isnt as good. how can i prevent this? i really need to transfer the file over and it has to be the exact same one and no lesser quality.



i dont mind if there is a really slow process for it i desperatly need it to be moved. thanks in advance!!!

Is it a USB external HDD ?

nope its firewire, i could use usb if i wanted to and its usb2 the canble but i dont know if my ports are usb. do they need to be?

If possible i would try usb connection and try transfering it that way. First you can check if there is a problem with any drivers for firewire.. right click my computer, click manage, select devie manager.. if there is any problems there an item will have a red cross through it or a yellow circle with a question mark.. if there is, right click the offending device, select properties and update driver through windows update. There is also a troubleshoot button you can select to see if windows can help.

Nice one! i'll be trying the trander later today when i have the time to let it run. bust thanks!!! def helped! cheers!!!