Why does download speed decrease after you start a download?

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Why does download speed decrease after you start a download?

2006-08-30 08:49:35 · 2 answers · asked by Rich 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet

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it depends on how many people, is on the site at the same time, since most sites limit the bandwidth they give out for downloads, since the reason its high at the start since some people will cancel the download..

2006-08-30 08:55:56 · answer #1 · answered by Paultech 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

As you start downloading, the computer is using up more RAM, or memory. As the Ram decreases, so does your speed.

2006-08-30 08:53:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋