My broadband connection is kind of slow. What should I do so it coulld be normal again?
2006-12-08 12:46:52 · 11 answers · asked by Loving Life, Always, and Forever 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I already checked with all my spyware/adware/virus programs, but my connection is just slow. I got cable.
2006-12-08 13:07:52 · update #1
I'd run a spyware scan. Ad-aware, spybot, and SpywareBlaster are pretty good. That's usually the number one reason connections slow down.
Check out: www.download.com
You'll find 'em.
2006-12-08 12:50:14 · answer #1 · answered by On a Mission 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-09 03:28:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check to make sure he doesn't have any un-necessary programs like chat programs auto launching.
That causes it to run in the background and slows everything down.
If you go to your start button,right click, then choose open, then programs then start up.
Anything in the start up directory is a shortcut to auto launch, you need some things like your firewalls etc. but not programs like chat programs, they should be taken out of the start up directory and launched on a need to use basis only.
That will give him some speed back. The more you have running in the background the slower you run. If you don't know what it is leave it in there.
2006-12-08 14:23:04 · answer #3 · answered by unknown friend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run a adware and virus scan often ad ware will really slow down your computer.
2006-12-08 12:52:36 · answer #4 · answered by cin_ann_43 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove some of ur programs especially the heavy ones.I promise it will get faster.
2006-12-08 12:49:48 · answer #5 · answered by Carl W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is it cable or dsl? if dsl, make sure all your filters are in place. Check out tips and techniques at broadbandreports.com. You may have excess noise on the line if it's dsl also.
2006-12-08 12:49:04 · answer #6 · answered by Jordan L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the internet provider and let them know ur connection is slow
2006-12-08 12:49:51 · answer #7 · answered by Neo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to unplug your modem for about a minute, then plug it back in. See if that works.
2006-12-08 12:49:42 · answer #8 · answered by A.I. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On your broadband box, turn it off, then wait for 15sec and turn it on and it should get more faster.
2006-12-08 12:49:19 · answer #9 · answered by Pancha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with the spy ad virus stuff.... but try www.windowsmarketplace.com it's all certified, and you don't have to worry about trusting the site. good luck!!!
2006-12-08 12:55:03 · answer #10 · answered by Leasha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋