surely it is my puter.. but the first night i installed DSL it was fast.. ever since then it has been slow slow...
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More than likely your computer has been bombarded by spyware and other viruses since getting DSL.  DSL provides an ongoing, uninterrupted connection to the Internet, where as dial-up provided a connection only as long as you were connected (duration of the telephone call).  Having your PC connected non-stop to the Internet (especially if you don't turn your PC off ever) sets your computer up for constant attacks via your DSL connection.\n\nUnfortunately in this day and age, one has to have multiple software packages installed on their machine to combat these threats.  Here are some free ones that are pretty powerful as well as popular:\n\nAVG (free virus protection)\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/1\n\nSpybot Search & Destroy (free spyware remover)\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html\n\nAd Aware (free spyware remover)\nhttp://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/\n\nRunning all three of the programs on your computer will make a world of difference in terms of speeding your overall computer perfomance back up.
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It is your DSL or your set up connections.  Perhaps you need to reinstall the software. The ISP could also be conflicting with another program.\nE
599093
It might be your modem. Happened to me before, but instead with Time Warner. They might have upgraded and you're stuck in the past. Call them and tell them what is wrong. Either that or your connection from main cable line is bad. It could also be a low power output to your house if you have multiple TVs/internet connections on same line.
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1. is your connection faster when your brother's computer is off? if so, then it is simply that his computer is using more of the total bandwidth, probably it is closer to the socket or router.\n\n2. if your computer is still slow with his computer off, then it may be your hardware or software.
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maybe if you got also a 10/100 faster switch to add to your router it might boost the speed enough....i have a linksys router and have not noticed much of a drop in speed
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Note sure how you tested the speed, but you should first use a connection speed test program (many out there, for example http://reviews.cnet.com/7004-7254_7-0.html). Your BB provider may also have a test program. \n\nIf it looks like the speed is still slow afer testing, there is little you can do on your computer (download accelerators do not help w/ large files, just web pages), and you need to call your BB provider to see if the line to your house might be noise (in which case they will automatically throttle the speed), or you are too far away from the CO (which limits the maximum speed of your connection)
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DSL reports speed test:\nhttp://www.dslreports.com/stest\n\nMany things affect your bandwidth though. Usually the Cable/DSL modem is your only real limiter, but if your computer has spyware/nagware installed, that'll make your connection feel slower. \n\nTry downloading microsoft Anti-Spyware, ad-aware, and many other tools to fix your computer. I'm a fan of trend-micro pc-cillan which comes with virus software and all the anti-spyware software too. \n\nYou didn't install Kazaa did you? ;-)\n\nIf you have kids, they can install programs from the internet that install malware.
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Did your DSL come with an antivirus or firewall software that you installed? It is not your connection, it is some software related to DSL it seems. Uninstall whatever it is.
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Most likely, you're on the very edge of the DSL service area, too far from the phone company's local DSL base station to get good speeds.  I'm guessing that you've called the DSL company about the problem aready.  If DSL coverage isn't good in your neighborhood, try your Cable TV company, they probably sell high speed, and it'll have less distance limits.
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This forum might give you some ideas. Otherwise, I'd suggest contacting your ISP tech support or help desk and ask them.\n\nhttp://forums.speedguide.net/showthread.php?t=181422\n\nplrr
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Two things might work, switch the power of to your modem and leave for 5 Min's then switch back on, and leave for another 5 Min's so it finds its settings.\n\nNext you can check your MTU to find out what speed is set, follow the link below.\n\nHope this helps.\n\nGood Luck.
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Something wrong in Ur windows ..so reinstall new one ..if not and u r sUre... there is problem in Ur network ..ur network may have vi ruse ..or ..\n\nlook check the network local area connection\n\nand close Ur all net applications and see if there is sent byets or no\n\ncause some problem of slower Ur windows is infected with spy wares ..make the upload is too high and not allow u to download anything at all ..even if u r browsing only\n\nso check all Ur network same way ..and if all is not infected ..so check Ur ISP"Internet Service Provider"\n\n\n\nthis is the solution with net speed for dsl\n\nlong start up\n\nmenu---run-- write"msconfig"--- the select startup program.. then check and un check what u need or not \n\n\ngood luck
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maybe it is because of your internet speed
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Just get a good,reliable and inexpensive isp that doesn't require you to install their software to connect. Connection software along with accelerators will slow you down.
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make sure there is no new interference, like stereo equipment, subwoofers, celphones, make sure your router and modem aren't near anything that can cause interference, go to pcpitstop.com and check your internet speed, see if it really slower and check and make sure the neighbors are not borrowing your bandwidth
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it is taking a lot of bandwidth to download and it is not leaving enough room to do much else, i am assuming that you are on a dsl or cable hookup with a wireless off that to a second or third computer
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Cable is generally but not always faster. Cable users share the medium so overloaded segments can get pretty slow. DSL is dedicated between the user and dslam so other nearby users do not heavily impact the speed.\nAs far as using a router for connecting multiple pc's, it can slow you down but I doubt you will notice it unless both pc's are trying to download bif files at the same time.