How can I copy a big file from one Windows machine to another limiting speed transfer?

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00:00 How Can I Copy A Big File From One Windows Machine To Another Limiting Speed Transfer?
00:42 Accepted Answer Score 13
00:54 Answer 2 Score 6
01:12 Answer 3 Score 1
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ACCEPTED ANSWER

Score 13

Use Robocopy with /IPG switch.

http://ss64.com/nt/robocopy.html for more info on RoboCopy

ANSWER 2

Score 6

Use Robocopy with a /IPG switch to limit bandwidth. Robocopy comes standard on Windows 7 and Windows 2008 Server

http://yellowtriangle.wordpress.com/2012/06/28/bandwidth-throttling-with-robocopy/

this link includes formula for figuring out maximum speed.

ANSWER 3

Score 1

Tried Robocopy but didnt work for me, both W7 and 2012 versions. Used UltraCopier and it worked beautifully, and I could raise and drop the usage as needed while the copy was in progress...