Why is iTunes slow to transfer files to File Sharing

The latest releases of Apple iTunes on Windows 11.1.4.62 and iTunes on Mac 11.1.4 (62) 64-bit is taking a few minutes per (200kb) file to transfer data via File Sharing into an application. This is a significant and very noticeable change in performance over the previous release -- certainly used be near instantaneous transfer. File deletion is also extremely slow. This is common across all Apps that support File Sharing including Adobe Reader, Quick Office, Google Earth, etc.
I'm using iPad2 (MC979B/A), iOS7.0.4(11B554a).
Is this is a bug?
Thanks in advance for any information.
Nick

Hey there jbrensinger,
It sounds like the attachment window in the Mail app is taking longer than normal to load. I recommend first performing a Safe Boot, then re testing the issue:
OS X: What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1564?viewlocale=en_US
To start up into Safe Mode (to Safe Boot), follow these steps.
Be sure your Mac is shut down.
Press the power button.
Immediately after you hear the startup tone, hold the Shift key.
The Shift key should be held as soon as possible after the startup tone, but not before the tone.
Release the Shift key when you see the gray Apple logo and the progress indicator (looks like a spinning gear).
After the logo appears, you should see a progress bar during startup. This indicates that your computer is performing a directory check as part of Safe Mode.
To leave Safe Mode, restart your computer without holding any keys during startup.
If the issue persists, I would next reindex spotlight with the following article:
Spotlight: How to re-index folders or volumes
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2409
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Take care,
Sterling

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