hello all
i am using Microsoft Windows seven and i think my internet speed is not as fast as i suppose to be, does anybody know a software to manage and disable the internet access of my programs?
thank you very much and im sorry if i made a mistake in writing.
Hi and Welcome to SevenForums,
I wouldn't expect 'Programs' as such to be the cause of your internet speed not being what you expect.
There are a few things to consider:
- The advertised speeds from you ISP (Remember these speeds are "Up To")
- The speed the line is theoretically capable of
- The speed you actually get
What speeds do you get when doing a speed test - Speedtest.net by Ookla - The Global Broadband Speed Test
What speeds do you think you should be getting?
Regards,
Jamie
thank you very much for your answer Jamie my download speed is 0.22 Mbps its not a high speed and i know it but my problem with speed has been resolved.
but anyway can you suggest me a program to manage my internet connections?
thanks
Software for this isn't something i can help with sorry but other members may be able offer some suggestions.
Regards,
Jamie
To be more specific here, Programs can be Allowed/Blocked through Windows firewall as well as other 3rd party firewalls.
Here is a guide on How to Add or Remove a Windows Firewall Exception in Windows 7:
Regards,
Jamie
Windows firewall allows all outgoing connections by default. I use a program from Sphinx-Soft that switches Windows firewall default to disallow all outgoing. Whenever a program tries to 'call home' a pop-up asks you yes/no eg open internet explorer and you get a pop-up. This only happens once per program. After half a dozen pop-ups, it soon settles down. There's a free + paid for version
Windows 8 Firewall Control: Sphinx Software
basically Sphinx-soft makes Windows firewall act like Zone Alarm etc
As has been mentioned, programs 'calling home' is probably not the cause of the OP's internet speed issues, but this firewall info might be of interest to others.
there's alot of software to tweak and optimize your connection... the one im using is auslogics bootspeed... pretty much all-in-one app... but its not a freeware.... as for managing your connection i would recommend TinyWall... its pretty self explanatory.... or if want a simplier option there's Firewall app blocker... just drag an app and click apply and that app wont be able to use the net.... link: Firewall App Blocker
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