Windows Networking
Internet Speed Tweaks
Apply at your own risk. *I* use them and they work well. It's not my job to tell you that you are on your own. If you don't believe in it, oh well - the proof is in the pudding, and your mileage may vary. Why not check your speed before and after at DSL Reports?
The browser tweak allows your browser of choice to load pages a little faster by telling it to retrieve more data at the same time - 4 is better than 2. It can overload web servers though, and is outside the specifications for "normal" Internet operation.
The other patches optimize Windows for DSL and cable modems. For a complete explanation of what these do hop over to SpeedGuide and check out their write-up. If I ever have time I will do my own explanation but don't hold your breath.
Speed and Throughput Tests
- http://www.numion.com/YourSpeed/Checkup.php (Very cool and innovative - Wait until the ads load, you don't need to worry that you are going to get spammed)
- dslreports.com Speed test
- toast.net Performance Check
Ready-made Registry Patches
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Requires the use of the Registry Editor! |
Resources and Further Information
This Section:
- XP: Remove .NET Messenger
- XP: Disable Error Reporting
- XP: Remove "Shared Documents"
- XP: Disabling Sliding and Fading Things
- 2K, XP: Disable Checking of Scheduled Tasks on Remote Computers
- 9X, ME: Optimizing the SYSTEM.INI file
- 9X, ME: Fixing up MSDOS.SYS
- 9X, ME: Optimize Networking
- ALL: Speed Computing With Shortcut Keys
- ALL: Maximizing Network and Internet Performance
