| If your computer has slow download speeds, then | | | | how much data you can load through your PC every |
| you're likely feeling irritated and annoyed. However, this | | | | time you want to download a file. You will want to test |
| problem is pretty common and can be fixed relatively | | | | the speed of your connection by searching for |
| easily. Here's how... | | | | "Broadband Speed Test" in Google. This will show you |
| The main cause of slow downloads is actually nothing | | | | how fast / slow your connection speed is. If it's slow, |
| to do with your PC - but the server you are trying to | | | | you'll want to call your Internet company and discuss it. |
| download from. Whenever you download something | | | | The final common cause for slow downloads is |
| from the Internet, you are basically transferring it from | | | | actually a problem inside Windows itself. Every time |
| someone else's computer to yours via the web. And | | | | you need to download a file or program, your PC |
| the reason why most downloads run slow is because | | | | needs to load up 100's of settings to 'remind' it of what |
| the other PC you're trying to download from is not | | | | to do and how to act. These settings are very |
| sending the data very fast. | | | | important and are stored inside the 'registry' of your |
| If this is the problem, it cannot be 'fixed' from your end, | | | | computer. Unfortunately, many Windows computers |
| and in order to test whether this is what is causing | | | | actually damage or corrupt the settings they need to |
| your slow downloads, you should try and download | | | | download files, making them load the settings they |
| another file from another website to test if it is the | | | | need very slowly. This is a huge problem and is |
| server that's slowing the connection down. If you can | | | | normally undetected on many Windows computers. |
| download other files quickly, then you will have to find | | | | To fix this problem, you should download a 'registry |
| another site or service to download the file from. This | | | | cleaner' and install it. This is a program which will scan |
| is normally only a problem for single downloads. | | | | through the settings on your computer and remove |
| The next most common cause for slow download | | | | any of the damaged or corrupt ones which are |
| speeds is to have a slow Internet connection. The | | | | causing your PC to struggle to download files. |
| speed of your Internet is vital because it determines | | | | |