How to Increase Download Speed in XP
Increasing the download speed on your Windows XP computer helps you to maximize your current network connection. Accomplish this by removing the restrictive governor built into the networking section of the XP operating system, enabling you to increase the speed of your downloads. In most cases, this takes 10 minutes or less to accomplish.
Instructions
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Click the "Start" menu in the lower-left-hand corner of the desktop. Then click "Run."
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Type "gpedit.msc" and press "Enter."
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Open the following folders in order: "Local Computer Policy," "Administrative Templates," "Network," "QOS Packet Scheduler."
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Right-click "Limit Reservable Bandwidth."
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Click "Enabled" and enter a value of "0."
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