My PC transfers files slower than other computers, laptops through the usb.Why could be?

is your usb a 2.0 or a 1.0 ?

How can I know it? Where to look?

[IMG]mshelp://Help/?id=Microsoft.Windows.Resources.ExpandArrow[/IMG] How can I tell if my computer has a USB 2.0 port?

Many USB devices, such as external hard drives and media players, require a connection to your computer using a USB 2.0 port. USB 2.0 is faster than previous versions, which makes large volume file transfers possible.
To determine if your computer has a USB 2.0 port

1. You must be logged on as an administrator to perform these steps.
   
2. [IMG]mshelp://help/?id=Microsoft.Windows.Resources.ShellExecuteTopicI con[/IMG]Click to open Device Manager.* [IMG]mshelp://windows/?id=18abb370-ac1e-4b6b-b663-e028a75bf05b[/IMG] If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
3. Double-click Universal Serial Bus controllers.
4. If the word Enhanced is included in any of the listed controllers, your computer has USB 2.0 controller drivers installed

that is what my help and support said... in vista anyway... hope it helps...

but i am sure the TECH guys know a faster and better way... i had to check help and support... to find out...

Here is my USB Serial Controllers