slow internet connection

[Guest]

I am running Windows XP with a cable broadband connection. Just recently my
internet connection slowed down to a less than dial-up speed, but only as far
as loading pages. Downloads seem to come across at regular speed. I've went
through troubleshooting with my ISP and everything has come back fine as far
as pings, signal strength, etc. I've already switched out my modem and have
also ran Adaware and Spybot S&D, both updated. Adaware did find tracking
cookies, but nothing seemed major (I've seen it alot worse). I downloaded the
Windows Defender beta and it didn't find anything. I have Norton's which is
out-of-date but hasn't found anything. I know that most people would point to
spyware, but I've had that problem numerous times in the past and this just
doesn't seem to be the same. I'm not sure what all someone would need to know
to diagnose the problem but would appreciate someone working with me to
resolve this issue.

Thank you
Mike

 

[Guest]

it's likely your registry settings....
you can try these out
http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/645/
http://www.mybandwidthmeter.com/page0/page0.html
there is also a shareware called pc pitstop that analyzes your registry
settings. it will provide you the registry settings you have and what they
recommend. the program won't automatically make the changes for you unless
you buy it. and some of the recommendatins may not actually work. but it
can help you out. !! be sure to make a backup of the registry or ensure you
have created a manual recovery check point!! that way if you mess up the
registry, you can restore it. there is also lots of trials out there too,
like system mechanic, that can improve your internet connctions too. and it
will fix the other registry problems, make a registry backup, etc..... not
a bad program to buy if you don't have somethng like it already.