is there anyway i can speed up my internet connection speed by downloading something.?
143030
try switching to a newer computer, personator! that usualy helps, or, get more "memory!"
700820
set the NIC speed to a lower number on the computer you wish to b/w limit ... understand that the bandwidth you get from your internet provider is (under ideal conditions) 5Mb up and 5 Mb down (reality is more like >400Kb up and 5Mb down) ...  unless you are downloading huge files, you wont really impact each other... its unlikely that you will see much difference in performance unless you are using some really antiquated junk
23490
There is no way to increase the speed of a dial-up connection.  However there is software such as Net-Zero 3G "high-speed" which uses compression technology to make web pages load faster.  It will increase your browsing speed but will do nothing to increase download speeds.  Net-Zero 3G is $10 per month but if you're going to spend that you may as well get DSL and you can get cheap DSL for $15 per month.
99564
are you using dial-up? if you are i wouldn't know anything about it. but if you are using dsl i find it helpful to turn of the modem, wait a while, turn it on, and reconnect to the internet. i've noticed that some downloads go a lot faster than others. try the modem trick and if that doesn't work contact your interent service provider. i had slow dsl and i called my isp and there was a problem (they had to have a repairman fix it). i hope that helps. :-)
1054683
Faster download rate?  Are you asking because your download speed is way less that your bandwidth speed?  If so you should know that your bandwidth speed is in bits and your download speed is in bytes.  There are 8 bits per byte so your download speed should read 8x slower in bytes than your bandwidth in bits.  Actually, they are the same!  So Sam is right, if you want faster download you will have to upgrade you service.\n\nDisadvantages?  I can only think of one.  You won't have time for a potty break when downloading music.
536883
im using throttle its really magnificent\nit makes ur dial-up speed like a ADSL(200 more)\ntry it from http://www.throttle.com
520024
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.
1066661
torrents would have been my best answer. it doesnt slow me down\n\nNOTE: if you are using a router maybe you should do port forwarding so its not so slow
417631
This ussualy has to do with the speed of your internet connection so there isnt really anything you can do except get a faster internet provider.\nOther things that may speed it up is closing programs you are using besides that, that may be taking up your computers processing speed.
617866
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)
467422
If you're using a dial up 56K modem, then you can't.  It's not possible unless you upgrade your service and get a faster modem (most likely external plugged into your USB or ethernet adapter, if you have these).  Some dial-up servers are a bit faster than others, but none will exceed 56K/sec.  Some ISPs may seem to be a bit faster, but this is only because they allow the text to downloaded first, then each image on the current section of the page you're viewing to be downloaded separately rather than everything on the page downloading at the same time.
1164605
In internet explorer, go to tools-> Internet Options.  Delete files and delete cookies.  That can help.  Otherwise, you may need to invest in a speed upgrade with your current or by finding a new ISP (Internet Service Provider).  Give your current one a call first though, to make sure the speed issue is not on their side.
1070365
if you are using a router try port forwarding.\n\nbut its probably slow cause there are no seeds, or too many people are downloading the file and there arent enough seeds for the demand
903116
hi .DR . that  increase internet speed is a scam and using free software as they say to speed  up da internet will only end up with spyware malware trojans   best way to have fast internet is by ethernet / router cable network  2gb of ram  fast pross chip on pc\n1999mhxz will do it
154352
well it's been a while, but to download something fast you need a faster connection, which unless things have changed would be a trunk line from your local telephone service provider. more commonly know as T1 or T4 lines
246722
yup dude..Internet Download Manager 7.0 increases your download speed upto 3 times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...but find its crack at www.phazeddl.com
686451
faster internet connection ie. DSL\nmore RAM