How to Optimize the Internet Speed in XP

You can optimize your Internet connection to load Web pages and download more quickly.

Your Internet connection can be optimized by allowing an appropriate number of data packets to be transferred depending on the speed of your service. Other settings can be changed to optimize your connection, such as the amount of time your computer should attempt to hold a connection. To optimize these settings safely, you should use a specialized program that edits your registry for you.

Things You'll Need

• Web browser

Instructions

1. Open your Web browser and download TZ Connection booster from CNET (see Resources). Follow the on-screen instructions to install TZ Connection Booster.

2. Create a system restore point on your computer before running the program. Click the "Start" button in the lower-left corner of the screen and then go to "All Programs," "Accessories" and then "System Tools." Click "System Restore." Click "Create a restore point" and follow the on-screen instructions.

3. Close all other programs and run TZ Connection Booster. Enter your Internet connection speed and follow the on-screen instructions to optimize your Internet connection.

4. Restart your computer when prompted.

5. Reset your computer back to before you used TZ Connection Booster if you notice any problems with your Internet after optimization. Go to "Start," "All Programs," "Accessories," "System Tools" and then "System Restore." Find the date on the calendar that you'd like to set your computer settings back to and then follow on-screen instructions to restore your computer.

Tips & Warnings

• If you do not know your connection speed, run an online speed test using the link in Resources.

• Always create a system restore point before editing any major settings on your computer.

References

• CNET: TZ Connection Booster

Resources

• TZ Connection Booster
• Speakeasy: Speed Test