Extrememly SLOW Internet..!

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I've recently been suffering from an extremely slow internet connection, and I don't know why. Youtube vidoes take an age to load, files take an age to download, and pages take much longer than they normally do.

I did a speed test and got a download speed of no more than 120kb, when I normally get around 1.5meg or more.

Any suggestions, other than get another server, as I am on AOL atm, and I really should change!!

Cheers.
 
AOL generally rape your connection. Leave them as soon as is possible. I recommend <a class="postlink" href="http://www.bethere.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.bethere.co.uk</a>
 
I would say it's more a case of your pc rather than your provider.

Check you haven't got toolbars coming out of your ears, most people do for example;

google, msn, yahoo, avg, mcaffee, symantec. These are just the legit ones, then there is the spyware crap which will install itself. Toolbars dont just appear btw. People install them. When somebody downloads adobe reader they get the google toolbar with it unless you untick the option. Toolbars are bad and interfere with the browser in a shit way.

That's just one probable reason, the rest is spyware or virus related bullshit which will impact your pc performance. Lots of recommendations on here for programs to run or if you want I can do a list.
 
Run System Mechanic. Run STOPZilla (thanks Ric). I use System Mechanic and McAfee Security Center myself and just bought two licences for STOPZilla...when it found some nasty things hiding on both my PC and laptop that weren't picked up by by McAfee.

You might have a bad modem mate. That was the problem I had a few months ago. On my shitty wireless connection (laptop) I get 3.5meg, that 120kbs is old school dial up speed...OUCH!
 
bigquinn772 said:
Here's 2 programs I highly recommend you download:

CCleaner - http://www.ccleaner.com/
System Mechanic - http://www.iolo.com/downloads.aspx

CCleaner is free but you only get a 30 day trial for System Mechanic. Running both these programs really cleaned up my computer and I use them once a week.
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Cheers for the system mechanic link mate, it's made my laptop run fucking rapidly. Shows how much crap was probably on there before.
 
I am currently evaluating the system mechanic software and its the
dog's whatsits. Has anyone got a license number for this or point
me in the right direction to obtain one ;-) TY
 
If you have slow internet problems, Try with some of the basic tips for faster and better internet connection,
* Check the Start up programs and remove the unwanted
* Maintain a Decent Space limit at Hard drive
* Check for Malware, Spyware and bots
* Clear cookies and temporary history files
* Close unwanted background tasks if any
* Reset the modem
* Check the wirings
* Browse with latest and updated browser
* Download using torrents
* Upgrade your hardware
Following these steps may fetch you a better result. You can see the difference in your connection speed by having a speed test before and after performing these steps. You can have speed test for free from http://www.scanmyspeed.com/ . You will definitely see the difference.
 
anyone got any ideas as to why i try to use any of shadys links for citys games its ok for about 5-10 mins then generally stops/pauses etc. then sometimes my laptop will just switch off, whats these plug in flash thingies , lol, excuse my ignorance
 
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