System performance and using skype


  1. kierangraham
    Posts : 4
    Windows Seven Starter 32
       New #1

    System performance and using skype


    HI
    I have puchased a new Samsung n150 plus netbook with the Windows 7 starter edition. I have been using skype with no problem until a few days ago. Every time I try to use it now it tells me my computer is running too slowly and that I need to close other applications but I dont have anything else open. I also have tried adjusting the power settings but this has not helped. Could it be the internet connection?

    Im only moved away from home two weeks ago to australia so kinda in need of getting skype going again asap

    If anyone could help that would be great.
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  3. richc46
    Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       New #2

    Welcome
    Take the speed test to see if your speed is up to expectations

    Take the ping test, upper right, to see if other applications can be run.
    Speedtest.net - The Global Broadband Speed Test
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  4. kierangraham
    Posts : 4
    Windows Seven Starter 32
    Thread Starter
       New #3

    Thanks

    I took the speed test and it says my download is 14.86mb/s and the upload is 0.86mb/s. Unfortunatley i dont really know what these numbers mean so if you could help me out with where to go from here that would be great!

    Thanks again
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  6. richc46
    Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       New #4

    Ping is more important, what grade do you get?
    Test is upper right of the page.

    But your speed is better than mine. Mine are 2.54 and.43. Im not on cable, I have DSL

    Get the ping results.
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  7. kierangraham
    Posts : 4
    Windows Seven Starter 32
    Thread Starter
       New #5

    Thanks again
    Its says the Ping is 23ms and the jitter is 1ms.
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  8. richc46
    Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       New #6

    They gave a letter score A B C etc, what is that?
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  10. kierangraham
    Posts : 4
    Windows Seven Starter 32
    Thread Starter
       New #7

    Got a grade of B*.
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  11. richc46
    Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       New #8

    Bottom line with that speed and a grad of B, I do not think that it is the internet. Try this next, go into clean boot and then try skype.
    How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

 

  Related Discussions
Hi, I have a Sony Vaio VGC-LT15E, which is an all-in-one computer with monitor, webcam, microphone, speakers, and TV tuner all built in. It came with Vista, Windows Media Center, and a lot of Sony drivers and software on it. Yesterday I installed a new larger/faster hard disk and installed...
System Performance
in PC Custom Builds and Overclocking

recently tested my system and made a report can someone tell me if i have a decent set up for what i am using and the speeds i have my system at reason why ia m asking i just see to many hot dog performers and i want a chance to be one of the big dogs too my specs are in the specs feild below...
I search for a program that likes sys. mech. or tune up. There are hdd defragment, ram defragment, unnecessary files cleaner (cache, temp, etc.), registry fix and optimiser, all of the system fix and optimizer, etc... Which program can i use for Win 7 x64? I hope that I can explain myself.
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

 © Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 21:57.
Find Us