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slow download and internet browsing
Hi
I seem to have joined the many that are having problems with slow download speeds using Windows 7. I recently bought a well speced HP Pavillion with Windows 7 64-bit. Since I turned it on for the first time I have painfully slow download speeds. A broadband speed test showed download speed of 144 kbps and upload speed of 371 kbps. In reality, downloads speed are about 15kpps when I download programs ( as I had to do due to lots of compliancy issues with printer, cameras etc). We also have 2 laptops in the house, one with XP and one with Visa. All use the same Netgear DG834GT router to connect to the internet. Both laptops internet speeds are normal and unaffected (XP download speed 6280 kbps and upload 377 kbps). My broadband line speed is 8mpbs. I have tried all the suggestions I could find (and understand) such as starting in safe mode, disabling internet security (Norton), deselecting IPv6 and QoS, deselecting all options under LAN settings on internet options etc without any change in the speed. I use a Belkin wireless G USB network adaptor. I have downloaded an up to date driver. I dont believe it is the wirelss connection though as not only do the other 2 laptops work fine but I have connected my new PC to the router via a data cable and the speed is exactly the same, slow!
Help, anyone, please. I am also not that techie so appreciate I may not have given all the info required but any help or advice appreciated.