There are several applications that you can download for free that will tweak your computer, and allow your internet to run the way it should do.

In my written instructions for each application, boxes you need to click for each step are in italics.

1. General Internet Speed: You can tweak your windows registry using TCP Optimizer.

a) SpeedGuide.net TCP Optimizer *Doesnt need Installing.
Direct DL Link: http://www.speedguide.net/files/TCPOptimizer.exe
Website: http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php

Once it’s open, click Modify All Network Adapters then click the bubble next to optimal settings. Then Slide the connection speed to your match your approximate broadband speed. If you don’t know your broadband speed go to www.speedtest.net. Once done, click apply and reset your computer. (A quick note to remember, all these settings are applied to your specific broadband connection.)

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Most broadband packages these days offer “Up to 8MB“…however most people get an average of about 4MB at least, from that. It all depends on how far away you live from the telephone exchange.
However if there is something wrong, your speeds can be greatly reduced.

Some Problems you may be experiencing:

• Constant slowdowns during peak times
• Regular disconnections (More than say three times a day)
• Slow downloads

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