That can't be the cause. My laptop, which has XP, still downloads at 2.9 out of 3 Mbs bandwidth, and it's wireless. So this is either in W 7 somewhere or my computer won't handle it. According to the minimum specs to run 7, I have more than enough mem. hd space, and processor etc. I still load pages pretty fast, most of the time. It's just the download speeds that are slow.
hurm..have you try disabling IPv6?
and don't forget about malware or other parasite that might contribute to the issues
That funny you mention this,i also had a laptop presario c500 all intel based with win vista HP,my ping times were around 100-112mls,then when i went to amd based pc with win 7 64 bit my ping was 200-400,My downloads also slowed.
I just purchased a NIC from newegg to see if it helps,after that im all outa ideas.
How do I disable ipv6? Don't I need this?
jsmoline, do you connect to the internet through a router or directly? If you connect through a router, you should find the speeds it gets from the ISP in its network interface.
Btw, disabling ipv6 won't make a difference, looking for updated drivers for your network card might.
Can you check whether Windows 7 is using 802.11g, not a or b?
You only need ipv6 if you are running a home group network. Ipv6 is a newer protocol and is not widely used. You can disable it in services. If you need help with this, let us know.
I found this in LAN settings. Could any of this be the problem?
What about that bandwidth controller?
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All is normal here speedwise.
BINGO!!!!! Unchecked the bandwidth controller and tested my speed at global. 311 Mbs download speed. Life is good again.Thanks for all your help.
John
With a name that suspicious, I wonder how you didn't think of killing it before ever coming here.
Now go for the full kill, uninstall that criminal! (to be on the safe side, if you decide to do that, go to Programs and Features to do it)
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