Having penetrated into all spheres of human life, the World Wide Web has surely taken a place in every home. And now, if problems happen to him, it causes a storm of indignation. Especially if the connection is slow, because this way working with the Internet turns into torment. What causes and how to speed up the Internet in Windows 7? Everything in order.
Why is the internet speed slow or jumping?
Internet speed depends on many factors that you need to know, especially if problems arise. If you are not satisfied with the speed of your Internet connection and you do not understand how to optimize it, following list For you.
10 reasons why the internet is slower:
- You probably have programs installed on your computer that automatically update and send statistics about errors in operation, etc. They imperceptibly "take" part of the traffic, due to which the speed for the user decreases.
- If there are many downloads simultaneously from the server or site where the file is located, then the download speed of the file slows down noticeably.
- If you are using a router connection, the speed will be slower than connecting directly. This is because the router cuts the speed. The cheaper the model, the more losses. Even if the manufacturer claims high speed, you should not expect it to be so. After all, the declared parameter cannot be obtained at home.
- The quality of the Wi-Fi connection depends on the distance between the computer and the router, as well as on the "neighborhood" with other devices. Check that there is no conflict between the router and other nearby devices. The router operates on either 2.4 GHz (802.11 b, g, and n models) or 5.8 GHz (802.11 a models). If the devices have the same frequency as the router, then the Internet speed will drop during their operation.
- The speed decreases in evening time- many users complain about it. The reason is that it is at this time that user activity increases, and the bandwidth of the channel is limited.
- The reason for interruptions in work and low speed conceived is the computer, which requires optimization. The PC itself is not capable of operating correctly at the provided speed.
- The slowdown of the Internet can be explained by the presence of virus software on the computer. Work process malware assumes a constant exchange of information, which slows down the speed. Antiviruses, in turn, check all downloaded files, which has the same effect.
- Programs such as torrents can remain in memory even after being closed. So, they transmit great amount information without your knowledge.
- Weather conditions such as snow, rain, wind, etc. will affect the quality of your internet connection if you use satellite internet.
- If you are not satisfied with the speed in a certain program, check if there is a limitation there. To do this, right-click on the program icon and see if there is an item about restrictions on receiving or transferring files.
How to check Internet speed on a computer with Windows 7 installed
Online
The first method is simple and does not require the installation of additional software. There are many sites on the web that provide this service. The most popular service is Speedtest. Here you can quickly and accurately find out the speed of the Internet. While creating account you will also be able to view the history of your measurements and manage the service settings. To use the service, go to the website www.speedtest.net and press the button "Start!"
With task manager
A method available to everyone Windows users 7. Press the key combination ctrl + alt + delete. In the window that appears, click the "Network" tab. For a visual demonstration, the network load is displayed in the form of a graph, and the speed result can be seen below.
Using programs
There are few such programs, and here's why. It is much more accurate and correct to calculate the speed between a PC and a remote server than with the installed program. But there is such a way, and here short list such programs:
- NetWorx is free program for Windows, designed to monitor traffic ( local network and the Internet) and measuring the speed of network connections.
- BitMeter is a program for calculating traffic statistics. Displays a real-time graph of incoming and outgoing traffic, as well as statistics.
- JDAST - the program has advanced functionality. You can download the program from the official website and for free.
- Download Master - the program downloads files and at the same time shows the Internet speed.
Gadgets
Gadgets are small programs that display various information on the desktop. For example, clock, calendar, weather, measurement of system parameters, etc. 7 gadgets are offered to measure Internet speed.
- Artan-Reborn - in addition to the Internet speed, it will be possible to view data such as processor load, memory status, current time, weather data, etc.
- Networkutilization - if you don't need extra information, then this gadget is for you.
- Glass Gadgets is a collection of gadgets that combines the fact that it has a transparent surface for the best combination with different wallpapers of your desktop.
- Blade is also a set united by the "techno" style.
- NetMeter - with this gadget you will always have in sight indicators of activity, traffic and Internet speed. Appearance the gadget can be customized for yourself.
- Gauge Meter - Shows the download and upload speed, as well as other system parameters. There are 5 types of designs.
- Bandwidth Meter is an easy-to-read gadget that shows the speed of two types of Internet connections.
Link speed indicators
Speed identifier - the same gadgets, only they have a simplified interface and functionality. Used when you don't want to clutter up your desktop.
There are more than 20 such identifiers, here is a list of the most popular:
- Glassy network
- NIC Slim
- DC Wireless
- Netgraf black
- NetMonitor
How to speed up the Internet on a computer or laptop
You can really speed up the Internet, even if you are not experiencing problems, optimization will help you achieve better results.
There is no one way that would make the speed of the Internet connection faster than the speed set by the provider.
Myths about "fast" work
Since this topic is insanely popular, this led to both the emergence of real methods and myths. Let's figure out how to really speed up the Internet and what will not help in this matter.
Myth 1: Windows "steals" 20% of traffic
There are many articles on the Internet on how to speed up your connection by as much as 20% (!). The explanation is the following: Windows has a QoS service that reserves up to 20% of the traffic for its tasks, which is why it is not used at full capacity. Therefore, disabling this service will free up one fifth of the traffic and the Internet will "fly". Is it so? Unfortunately no. To confirm this, let's see how it works. Yes, the system needs its own percentage of traffic to system programs could access the network. But, firstly, if the priority programs do not use the connection, then this is done by user programs, and, secondly, if the system has reserved some of the traffic, but it is not used in this moment, then the user program also gets access to it.
Repeated tests have shown that disabling the QoS service does not give an increase in Internet speed.
Myth 2: Clearing browser cache and temporary files
Another myth that not only does not help, even works in the opposite direction. The point is that the cache and RAM, on which the speed of the Internet depends, are in no way connected. On the contrary, the cache stores the elements of the pages that you have already visited, which allows faster loading on the next visit.
The same goes for clearing the system Prefetch folder. The situation is absolutely similar with browsers. Just as the browser cache allows you to quickly load pages, so the cache from the Prefetch folder allows you to quickly start the system.
Myth 3: Acceleration with special programs
Even popular programs to speed up the Internet do not give any result. The whole point of these programs is to transfer application data from RAM to a paging file. The launched application or program works a little faster, but when you open applications that have been left for a while, you will see how much they slow down.
Real ways
Method 1: Remove Startup Unused Programs
Check all programs that are installed on your computer for the autorun function. There are groups of programs, such as torrents, widgets, toolbars, instant messengers, programs that perform any PC tests, which even without your knowledge end up at startup. In all programs where you do not need autoload, turn it off. There are 2 ways to do this. First:
Second way:
Before removing a program from startup, make sure that you know the purpose of this program and it will not harm your computer.
Method 2: Optimize your PC
Clean up your hard drive, erase everything unnecessary programs additional RAM may be needed. Check your computer for viruses as often as possible. All this will help speed up the work of both the device itself and the Internet.
Method 3: Optimize or Replace Your Router
The use of outdated or weak equipment will not allow you to achieve high speed. Perhaps it will be enough to reflash the device. In any case, it is better to trust the professionals. Contact the service center for advice and assistance.
Method 4: Ethernet over Wi-Fi
If possible, use a wired connection, it will be faster and more stable in any conditions. The router constantly needs to be rebooted, the wire allows you not to be distracted by such actions.
Method 5: Change Wi-Fi Channel
If your home has many users of the same channel and you use Wi-Fi connection, the speed will be much slower. To change the channel, use the inSSIDer program or WiFiInfoView to determine free channel... And then change the settings of the router.
To successfully optimize your Internet experience, find the cause or more, which is more likely. And only then proceed to the solutions. Do not fall for loud statements and advertisements, as if using programs or turning off a component operating system you can achieve great results and increase the speed many times over. The maximum that can be squeezed out of optimization is 10-15%.
How to Increase Internet Speed in Windows 7 - Effective Ways
Until recently, the global Internet was, for most users of a personal computer or laptop, something inaccessible and difficult to access. At the same time, the tariffs were simply huge, the speed of Dial-Up modems was barely 56 kilobits / s. Nowadays, we can go to the Internet by simply taking a smartphone out of the pocket of our pants, not to mention personal computers. The connection speed of home stations is measured in megabits, and the amount of transmitted and received information in terabytes. But still, some users sometimes lack the Internet speed that they receive.
In this article, we will tell you how to set up and optimize the operation of the operating room for that. to increase internet speed in Windows 7.
Important: if you need detailed instructions on setting up the Internet on Windows 7, then you can study it in our article.
1. Choosing a fast browser for working with the Internet
Believe it or not, the speed of robots on the Internet directly depends on the speed of your browser. If you have a 50 megabit connection, but with an incorrectly configured browser, you will feel the effect of "brakes".
For a fast robot on the web, we would like to draw your attention to browsers such as Google chrome and Mozilla Firefox, Opera is also worth a try, but it lags behind in loading speed. Internet Explorer has always been considered slow, but the developers Microsoft are constantly working to improve security and improve the performance of their product. Internet Explorer 10 shows pretty good speed on the Internet. So if you are not satisfied with your connection speed, try changing your browser.
2. Browser tuning to improve internet speed
In order to increase the performance of the robots of our browser, and thereby speed up its work, it needs to be properly configured, let's see how:
Mozilla Firefox
Google chrome
The speed of the Google Chrome browser is increased by disabling plugins that "slow down" it. To enter the plugins page, enter chrome: // plugins in the address bar.
Disable unnecessary plugins, but be careful, disabling the required plugin may lead to incorrect browser robots.
3.Increase the speed of the Internet using the Windows 7 operating system
In order to remove the hardware limitation of the Windows 7 operating system, you need to follow a couple of small steps.
Open the "Run" window and write the command gpedit.msc.
This will launch the “local editor group policy". Next, we need the "QoS packet scheduler" tab. You can find it like this: Computer Configuration - Administrative Templates - Network - QoS Packet Scheduler
After you select this item, find the "Limit Reserved Bandwidth" snap-in.
Remove the bandwidth limitation by putting in the "Parameters" field - "0%".
In this way, you will speed up the network, which was limited by default.
User question
Hello.
Tell me, is it possible to somehow speed up the Internet on a laptop? I'm connected via a Wi-Fi connection, the provider promised a speed of 50 Mbps - but in fact, everything loads very slowly. I contacted the Internet provider - they checked the network and said that everything was fine on their side, look for the problem yourself. I myself did not find it, but in order to call specialists from the provider, you need to pay them (and, I would even say, not sour ...).
Good day!
You wrote "slowly" - and this concept is very loose. For some, download a movie in 10 minutes. - it's slow, you need 2 ☺. But in general, in general, the problem is quite popular, and in this article I will describe the main methods and points that you need to check, and which, in the end, will speed up your connection somewhat. So...
To help with this article ...
How to find out real speed Internet on the computer -
Ways to speed up the Internet on Windows
Change of provider / tariff plan
This advice does not apply to optimization and tuning, but nevertheless ...
Of course, one of the most effective ways to increase the speed of the Internet is to change the tariff plan of your connection (or even change the provider itself). Moreover, now in most cities, Internet connection is free, several providers are available and there is always a choice (perhaps only those who live in small district centers, where there are practically no alternatives) ...
Note: by the way, if you decide to change the provider, I recommend asking around the neighbors at the entrance - this way you can assess the real speed and quality of Internet services (and choose the best way for your particular home).
Configuring Internet Channel Reservation
Windows by default can limit your Internet bandwidth up to 20%! Naturally, this can seriously affect the download speed, and therefore it would be nice to disable this reservation. How to do it?
You must open the Group Policy Editor. To open it - press the combination of buttons WIN + R, enter the command gpedit.msc open the line, and press Enter... The method is relevant for Windows XP / 7/8/10.
Note! If you have a home (or initial) version of Windows, most likely, you will not open the Group Policy editor, giving an error: "Cannot find gpedit.msc. Please check if the name is correct and try again." ... In this case, there are two ways out: either change the version of Windows, or install this editor (there are clever ways on the Internet how to do this).
Next, you need to open a branch: "Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> QoS Packet Scheduler" ... After, on the right, open the parameter "Limit the reserved bandwidth" (see screenshot below).
Local Group Policy Editor / Windows 7
In the window that opens, switch the slider to the mode "Turn on" and put a limit in 0% (as in the screenshot below). Save your settings and restart your computer. The restriction should now be lifted ...
Optimize your system, fix bugs, clean up garbage
I think that it is not a secret for anyone that the speed of the Internet depends on the optimization of the system, and indeed, in general, all your activities at the PC. I'm not talking about the fact that different kinds garbage (old and broken labels, leftover tails from long ago remote programs, erroneous registry entries, etc.) can cause your computer to slow down ...
For auto-optimization and cleaning the system from this "good", I recommend a couple of utilities below.
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Are there any other applications that overload the network?
Also, quite often, many users do not even know what applications they have using their Internet channel. It is possible that the Internet speed is slow in your current program due to the fact that the entire channel is busy with some other process that you do not even know about!
Simple and reliable internet control application. Allows you to see all programs using the Internet channel. Having identified all unnecessary - you can block or disable these applications. Thus, the Internet channel will be freed up for your current tasks.
You can also partially estimate the load on the network in task manager (This is especially clearly seen in Windows 10, in Windows 7 - open the resource monitor). An example is shown in the screenshot below.
App for downloads is not configured (e.g. uTorrent)
Not so long ago I helped an acquaintance who complained that he had too much long loading files. Imagine my surprise when in uTorrent (and he downloaded them through this program) I found a set speed limit! Because of such trifles and carelessness, sometimes you have to wait for hours for the download.
The message here is simple: be sure to check the settings of the application in which you download the file (and in which you are unhappy with the internet speed). It is possible that there is a limitation in the settings!
If you touch uTorrent (as one of the most popular download programs), then open the program settings and check the tab "Speed"(Speed). It sets the speed limit for downloading and uploading. Set your values based on the tasks and power of the PC.
Also check the tab "Traffic limit" - if you do not have an unlimited Internet connection, then it can be very useful.
(If you have enabled and set a certain traffic limit, then upon reaching it, uTorrent will stop transferring files)
By the way, if the question is about uTorrent, I recommend that you also read another article:
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Using Turbo Modes in Browsers
If your web pages open slowly in your browser, online video slows down, etc. - then I recommend trying to use the turbo mode (available in some browsers: Opera, Yandex browser, etc.).
Turbo mode allows you to compress heavy pages before loading them, due to which pages start to load faster. In general, this makes sense when slow connection to the network.
In addition, you can try using browsers with low system requirements... Their functionality is slightly curtailed, but they work very quickly! Link to article below.
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Update drivers for network adapter
In general, drivers are a tricky thing, sometimes you have to spend a lot of time until everything is configured properly.
When it comes to the network adapter, there may be a couple of options:
- you do not have a driver for a network card - as a rule, in this case you will not have the Internet (at all!). Here, I think, it is clear what to do - download and update the driver;
- Windows automatically picked up and installed the driver: in this case, the network will work (and in most cases you don't even need to do anything else). But it also happens that the adapter with these drivers does not work as fast as it could with the "native" optimized drivers. Therefore, it is highly advisable (when you are not happy with the speed of the Internet) to download and update the driver from the official website of the device. For example, I have come across several times that after updating the driver, the network speed increased 3-4 times!
How to install, update, or remove a Wi-Fi (wireless network adapter) driver -
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I think that many who have been playing online for a long time computer games, more than once or twice I came across that on one specific server the game slows down, but on the other everything is fine. The point is that with different servers - different quality connections.
And it is quite possible that you have a low download speed of the file because there is a bad connection with a specific server. This happens all the time. Try downloading your files from other resources.
Alternatively, you can use torrents - if the file is popular, then the download will go from many sources, and will reach the maximum speed possible for you.
Strengthen the signal, set up the router (for those with a Wi-Fi network)
If you have a router at home, a Wi-Fi network is configured and you access the Internet using it - that is, there are a number of important things that you need to pay attention to: the location of the router and laptop (phone), channel settings, whether network protection is configured, etc. I talked about all these subtleties in one of my articles:
Ways to Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal - Improving Reception and Increasing the Range of Your Home Network -
As a result, after completing these activities, the speed in your Wi-Fi networks will grow, which means that the Internet will work faster ...
Perhaps your processor slows down / HDD
And, probably, the last thing I wanted to dwell on in this article.
The fact is that it is probably not the Internet that slows down you, but, say, your hard drive. Because of this, the same uTorrent automatically drops the download speed, waiting for the load on the hard drive to decrease. When it returns to normal, the download speed increases if the disk load reaches large values- uTorrent resets it again (and so, in a circle) ...
Therefore, I recommend that you open Task Manager (press the key combination Ctrl + Alt + Del), and see if there is a high load on the disk - i.e. > 30-50%. If so, identify applications and close them (if, these are not system processes).
Also check out a couple more articles for more complete information and solving the problem.
Hard disk slows down: 100% loaded, everything freezes and works slowly -
The processor is loaded 100% without apparent reason, slows down - what to do? -
If you managed to speed up your Internet connection in a different way, I would be grateful for a couple of lines in the comments.
That's all, good luck everyone!
From the Internet. It is especially acute for users who use it outside the city. Today we will talk about how you can increase the Internet speed in the operating room. Windows system 7.
This method was tested in due time when the connection to the network was provided via a 3G modem. The connection speed was not always stable and dropped frequently. Therefore, a decision was made by removing all restrictions imposed by the operating system. We start by increasing the port's throughput speed. To do this, you need to go to "Start", then go to the "Control Panel", there select "System". We get to the "Equipment" tab. Here you need to click "Device Manager", where select "Ports (COM and LTP)". The content immediately unfolds, where it is necessary to find "Serial port (COM1)", after which, using the right button of your manipulator, select "Properties" and, after a new window has opened, click on the "Port settings" tab. There we find "Speed" and select 115200, then Ok. This completes the speed increase procedure. By default, it is 9600 bps.
It is very important to take into account one nuance here, namely, which port is used to connect the modem. It is very easy to find out. Go to the "Control Panel", then go to "Phones and Modems", where you find the "Modems" tab, here the port will be indicated. If you do not know the name of your modem, do this: double-click on the connection icon, which is located on the desktop. On it, right-click the manipulator, select "Properties" and the "General" tab. A window will appear in which the used modem will be indicated, and in some cases the port. You can also do the following: click "Start", select "Connections", after which a list of all connections will be displayed. Find yours and see properties.
Next, to increase your internet speed, you need to boost your connection channel. Click "Start", select "Run", where you write "gpedit.msc" and click OK. In the appeared item, which is called "Computer Configuration", and select it. Now you go to Administrative Templates, then Network, then qos Package Manager and finally Limit Reserve Bandwidth. Now on the tabs find "Parameter" and select "Enabled". Carefully look at the "Bandwidth Limit" dialog box that appears, in which you select the "Zero percent" value instead of twenty.
Using this method, I managed to increase the Internet speed by more than twenty percent. I am sure that you will succeed. If you are using or wireless connection, the point about increasing the port speed must be skipped. In this case, you will be able to increase the speed of the Internet by exactly twenty percent. There are still several ways to do this using some programs, but this is a separate topic for discussion.
Good day, dear readers.
Fast and high-quality communication with the Internet - this is the dream of every user of the world wide web. But the provider in your region is far from always able to provide high-speed Internet to your home, and even for some, such Internet will be quite expensive. Therefore, many users have to be content with the low speed of the Internet. Not all users with low Internet speed know how to increase it. Consider the most effective ways improve Internet speed on your computer.
First, let's check your internet connection speed, for this we will use the world's most popular service called. For those who will test their Internet connection speed for the first time using the speedtest service, just click BEGIN TEST(start test) and wait until testing is over. After graduation, you can see the speed of your boarding school for both reception and transmission of data. So, let's start increasing the speed of our internet.
Increasing the bits
The first thing you can do to speed up the Internet is to configure the hidden system parameters responsible for the bandwidth. network connection.
To do this, you need to run Device Manager, you can do it in the following way, we find My computer(This computer) right-click on it and select the item Properties all that remains is to launch the Device Manager section itself.
The manager will present a list of all devices installed on the computer. We are looking for a section in the list Ports (COM and LPT), in which we right-click on Serial port (COM1) and go to it properties.
In the properties window, go to the tab Port parameters and set the parameter Bit per second by the maximum available number. Then save the changes by clicking OK.
You should also install maximum speed modem and in the connection itself, which is used to access the Internet. Open up Control Panel Further Network and Internet and go to section Network and Sharing Center... Find your internet connection under Change adapter settings and by clicking the right mouse button open it properties... In the tab General press the button Tune next to the line with the communication modem. You are taking maximum value parameter Highest speed (bit / s) from the drop-down list, then save the changes by pressing the button OK.
Configuring the reserved bandwidth
To increase the bandwidth of the connection, you should also disable its reservation. The system, by default, backs up the communication channel for 20% of its bandwidth. To disable this feature, open the item Execute start menu. Enter the following in the Open line: gpedit.msc
and press Enter.
The Local Group Policy Editor utility will open. Next, you should expand the folder Administrative Templates in subsection Computer configuration and go to the folder Network,
after which we find the section Package scheduler QoS(or QoS Package Manager, on different Windows versions folder name may differ). Now the QoS parameters will be displayed on the right side of the window, we will be interested in the parameter Limit the reserved bandwidth.
Double click on it to go to editing it, and set the reservation percentage to 0%
thereby we disable the reservation itself. We save the changes by clicking the button OK.
Performance correct settings connections can already lead to an increase in the speed of the Internet, but not always they can help if the reason for the poor connection speed lies elsewhere. Very often, low Internet speed is manifested due to a low Wi-Fi signal or if someone else is using your Internet.
Checking for unauthorized connections to your router
To check if someone else is connected to your Internet via Wi-Fi, you should pay attention to the indication of the router. If you disconnect all your devices, connect to wireless network(laptop, tablet, etc.) then the WAN indicator on the router will blink very rarely. If the blinking frequency of the indicator remains high, then someone else is using your Wi-Fi. You can also easily see the connection to the router through its menu. To do this, enter the IP address of the router in the address bar (by default, it is 192.168.1.1). In the menu you can go to the section Connections and track all current connections to the router, and, if necessary, limit the number of connections. But it's still better to change the password for accessing the wireless network to a more complex one and set maximum level WPA2 communication security.
Determining the correct location of your router
To fight with low level signal of the wireless network is imperative, as this greatly affects the connection speed. Move the access point as close as possible to the place of constant Internet access. Also, make sure that there are no other radio waves in the path between the access point and the laptop ( microwave oven etc.), as this leads to interference in the communication channel.
Installing new firmware on your router
Often, a decrease in the speed of routers and access points occurs due to outdated version firmware. In this case, you should update in a timely manner software... To do this, download to your computer a new version of the firmware for your router, which can be downloaded from the manufacturer's official website. After that, go to the router settings and click the button Refresh... After a few minutes, your router (router) will reboot already with new version firmware.
Checking your PC for viruses
In order to eliminate the influence of other factors on the speed of the Internet, you should check your computer for malware and viruses, and also check the system firewall settings. In particular, the firewall is blocking unauthorized access to the network of other applications, and viruses are able to download all traffic, using it to spread malicious information on the network.
Install additional programs to increase speed
Also, to increase the speed of the Internet, you can use special programs that optimize the settings of the Internet and browsers. Some of best apps recognized Internet Speed Booster, Proximodo, Speed It Up Free.
And finally, a few rules for comfortable work on the Internet with a slow connection. Close all unnecessary tabs of your browser, as every page is filled with tons of ads and flash animations, so most of the traffic is spent on displaying them. In this regard, you can use extensions or plugins to block ads, which can consume up to 70% of all traffic! Also use the TURBO mode of your browser, which will reduce the network load in most cases by reducing the quality of the displayed images. You can also turn off the display of images, sound, animation in the browser, which will increase the speed of loading web pages. Disable automatic update applications, since you cannot know when they will start updating, it is better to update the programs manually. The same goes for operating system updates. If your torrent client is automatically downloaded from Windows, then check that it does not download or upload files. Torrents and downloading files in browsers or special downloaders significantly slows down the Internet.
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Dear friends, I want to wish you good luck, increase the speed of your Internet, bye everyone and see you soon.
