Brand new quad processor w/ IE7. connected to Comcast cable. downloads
in the single Kb range, some times even in the bite range. while just
next to this PC sits an older AMD 64 w/ IE7 also and it sees 500+ KB
transfer speeds. both units hooked up to the same connection. speed
tested w/ www.speedtest.net. HELP?


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Your best friends for speed: A competent defragger, regularly scan for
spyware with a couple programs, and knowing how to kill default processes
and services you don't need running and often don't have the programs for
anyway.

Also run SFC regularly.

***SFC as a Remedy***:

SFC or System File Checker is a bit like the spare tire in your car or a
backup battery I suppose. In Vista of course, they have changed it somewhat
and come up with a new name--Redmond stands for name it something different
twice a year and now it's part of WRP or Windows Resource Protection. It
scans protected resources including thousands of files, libraries, critical
folders, and essential registry keys, and it replaces those that are
corrupted with intact ones. It fixes a lot of problems in Windows XP, OE,
Windows Vista, Win Mail, IE6, and on Vista or if it is installed on XP, IE7.
It protects these things from changes by any source including
administrators, by keeping a spare of most of them.


How to Run SFC:

Type "cmd" into the Search box above the Start Button>and when cmd comes up
at the top of the Start menu>right click cmd and click "run as Admin" and
when the cmd prompt comes up at the cmd prompt type "sfc /scannow" no quotes
and let it run. This may fix things quite a bit. It replaces corrupt files
with intact ones, if you're not familiar with it.

Speed PC and Control CPU Tips/Steps

SPEED AND CPU:

_______________

1) Trim processes you don't need in TM. Google them or "search engine of

your choice them" if you have to.

2) Go to

services.msc in run box and turn off services not needed and there are some.

SERVICE CONFIGURATION REFERENCES*

*Vista Services*

Part One

http://www.tweakvista.com/article38662.aspx

Part Two

http://www.tweakvista.com/article38664.aspx

Windows Vista Services Tweak Guide v1.0

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=87443


3) Run System File Checker.

SFC: http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html

In Vista run it from an elevated command prompt. Right click command on

start and run as administrator.

4) Run 3 or so spyware scans Windows Defender, , Adaware, and Spybot

5) Probably the most important for speed consistently and efficient resource

use DEFRAG with www.raxco.com or www.diskeeeper.com with 15% free space on

drive if DK and or >5% if Raxco's Perfect Disk.

http://groups.msn.com/windowsxpcentral/spyware.msnw

Download Adaware and

Spybot from here.

GOOD Overall Review for Defending Your PC:

http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/

MSFT Defense Site MSFT Security:

http://www.microsoft.com/security/default.mspx

Protect Your PC from MSFT Security:

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.mspx

MSFT Windows Defender

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...e/default.mspx

MSFT MSRT: (Malicious Software Removal Tool)

http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx



MSFT "Windows One Care" in Wings (AV and Spyware Scans)

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/p...OneCarePR.mspx

6) Unck items from msconfig start tab you don't need starting and some

won't start--peoiple who think just uncking for many are naive because there

are 12 places things can be started including several reg keys like Run Once

keys and there are serveral.

7) Turn off Messaging service--it's a security vulnerability and it slows

you

8) Defrag very often every other day actually.

9) Turn off indexing.

10) Clear TIF and %temp% files (delete) and go to safe mode to get as many

as u can.

10) Do troubleshooting with msconfig.

11) Do Clean boot with msconfig utility and search for the directions here:





Vista RTM Tweak Guide (Tweaks to Improve Performances)

http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...tm+tweak+guide



1) Task Manager lists the services on the services tab in Vista.

2) Type services.msc in run box and using the list of services, click the

service and you'll get a description of services.

3) There is a list here of the default services and a description>>click

"default settings for services" in the left pane.

http://technet2.microsoft.com/Window....mspx?mfr=true



4) To view service dependencies

1.

Open Services.

2.

In the details pane, right-click the service that you want to view

dependencies for, and then click Properties.

3.

Click the Dependencies tab.

4.

To view services that are associated dependencies of the selected service,

in the list on the Dependencies tab, click the plus sign next to the

service.

Many of the services but not all in Vista are the same as in XP, so in that

context:

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/services.htm


Also see the extremely helpful site:

Black Viper's Service List

http://www.dead-eye.net/WinXP%20Services.htm


Black Viper's Site (Many of the same services in Vista)

http://www.dead-eye.net/WinXP%20Services.htm


http://www.z123.org/techsupport/xpservices.htm


http://www.geocities.com/ziyadhosein/xpserv1.htm


http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php

This will be helpful

http://web.archive.org/web/200411280...servicecfg.htm

__________________________________________________ ____________________________________________

How to troubleshoot by using the System Configuration utility in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310560/

Resources for troubleshooting startup problems in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308041/

How to perform advanced clean-boot troubleshooting in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;316434

How to perform a clean boot in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353/

How to Disable a Service or Device that Prevents Windows from Starting

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310602/



Also ck out these references:

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1558,5155,00.asp



http://www.speedupyourcomputer.windo....com/index.htm

and

http://www.extremetech.com/search_re...app=&site=4P.S.



Defragging with a decent defrag every day will make a huge dent inefficient

resource/CPU use.

Perfect Disk has a full functionality trial on now for Windows

Vista.

Good luck,

CH






"mcgyver010101" <mcgyver010101.2x1efd@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in message
news:mcgyver010101.2x1efd@DoNotSpam.com...
>
> Brand new quad processor w/ IE7. connected to Comcast cable. downloads
> in the single Kb range, some times even in the bite range. while just
> next to this PC sits an older AMD 64 w/ IE7 also and it sees 500+ KB
> transfer speeds. both units hooked up to the same connection. speed
> tested w/ www.speedtest.net. HELP?
>
>
> --
> mcgyver010101
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> mcgyver010101's Profile:
> http://forums.techarena.in/member.php?userid=31196
> View this thread: http://forums.techarena.in/showthread.php?t=819218
>
> http://forums.techarena.in
>

Your best friends for speed: A competent defragger, regularly scan for
spyware with a couple programs, and knowing how to kill default processes
and services you don't need running and often don't have the programs for
anyway.

Also run SFC regularly.

***SFC as a Remedy***:

SFC or System File Checker is a bit like the spare tire in your car or a
backup battery I suppose. In Vista of course, they have changed it somewhat
and come up with a new name--Redmond stands for name it something different
twice a year and now it's part of WRP or Windows Resource Protection. It
scans protected resources including thousands of files, libraries, critical
folders, and essential registry keys, and it replaces those that are
corrupted with intact ones. It fixes a lot of problems in Windows XP, OE,
Windows Vista, Win Mail, IE6, and on Vista or if it is installed on XP, IE7.
It protects these things from changes by any source including
administrators, by keeping a spare of most of them.


How to Run SFC:

Type "cmd" into the Search box above the Start Button>and when cmd comes up
at the top of the Start menu>right click cmd and click "run as Admin" and
when the cmd prompt comes up at the cmd prompt type "sfc /scannow" no quotes
and let it run. This may fix things quite a bit. It replaces corrupt files
with intact ones, if you're not familiar with it.

Speed PC and Control CPU Tips/Steps

SPEED AND CPU:

_______________

1) Trim processes you don't need in TM. Google them or "search engine of

your choice them" if you have to.

2) Go to

services.msc in run box and turn off services not needed and there are some.

SERVICE CONFIGURATION REFERENCES*

*Vista Services*

Part One

http://www.tweakvista.com/article38662.aspx

Part Two

http://www.tweakvista.com/article38664.aspx

Windows Vista Services Tweak Guide v1.0

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=87443


3) Run System File Checker.

SFC: http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html

In Vista run it from an elevated command prompt. Right click command on

start and run as administrator.

4) Run 3 or so spyware scans Windows Defender, , Adaware, and Spybot

5) Probably the most important for speed consistently and efficient resource

use DEFRAG with www.raxco.com or www.diskeeeper.com with 15% free space on

drive if DK and or >5% if Raxco's Perfect Disk.

http://groups.msn.com/windowsxpcentral/spyware.msnw

Download Adaware and

Spybot from here.

GOOD Overall Review for Defending Your PC:

http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/

MSFT Defense Site MSFT Security:

http://www.microsoft.com/security/default.mspx

Protect Your PC from MSFT Security:

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.mspx

MSFT Windows Defender

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...e/default.mspx

MSFT MSRT: (Malicious Software Removal Tool)

http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx



MSFT "Windows One Care" in Wings (AV and Spyware Scans)

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/p...OneCarePR.mspx

6) Unck items from msconfig start tab you don't need starting and some

won't start--peoiple who think just uncking for many are naive because there

are 12 places things can be started including several reg keys like Run Once

keys and there are serveral.

7) Turn off Messaging service--it's a security vulnerability and it slows

you

8) Defrag very often every other day actually.

9) Turn off indexing.

10) Clear TIF and %temp% files (delete) and go to safe mode to get as many

as u can.

10) Do troubleshooting with msconfig.

11) Do Clean boot with msconfig utility and search for the directions here:





Vista RTM Tweak Guide (Tweaks to Improve Performances)

http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...tm+tweak+guide



1) Task Manager lists the services on the services tab in Vista.

2) Type services.msc in run box and using the list of services, click the

service and you'll get a description of services.

3) There is a list here of the default services and a description>>click

"default settings for services" in the left pane.

http://technet2.microsoft.com/Window....mspx?mfr=true



4) To view service dependencies

1.

Open Services.

2.

In the details pane, right-click the service that you want to view

dependencies for, and then click Properties.

3.

Click the Dependencies tab.

4.

To view services that are associated dependencies of the selected service,

in the list on the Dependencies tab, click the plus sign next to the

service.

Many of the services but not all in Vista are the same as in XP, so in that

context:

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/services.htm


Also see the extremely helpful site:

Black Viper's Service List

http://www.dead-eye.net/WinXP%20Services.htm


Black Viper's Site (Many of the same services in Vista)

http://www.dead-eye.net/WinXP%20Services.htm


http://www.z123.org/techsupport/xpservices.htm


http://www.geocities.com/ziyadhosein/xpserv1.htm


http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php

This will be helpful

http://web.archive.org/web/200411280...servicecfg.htm

__________________________________________________ ____________________________________________

How to troubleshoot by using the System Configuration utility in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310560/

Resources for troubleshooting startup problems in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308041/

How to perform advanced clean-boot troubleshooting in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;316434

How to perform a clean boot in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353/

How to Disable a Service or Device that Prevents Windows from Starting

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310602/



Also ck out these references:

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1558,5155,00.asp



http://www.speedupyourcomputer.windo....com/index.htm

and

http://www.extremetech.com/search_re...app=&site=4P.S.



Defragging with a decent defrag every day will make a huge dent inefficient

resource/CPU use.

Perfect Disk has a full functionality trial on now for Windows

Vista.

Good luck,

CH






"mcgyver010101" <mcgyver010101.2x1efd@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in message
news:mcgyver010101.2x1efd@DoNotSpam.com...
>
> Brand new quad processor w/ IE7. connected to Comcast cable. downloads
> in the single Kb range, some times even in the bite range. while just
> next to this PC sits an older AMD 64 w/ IE7 also and it sees 500+ KB
> transfer speeds. both units hooked up to the same connection. speed
> tested w/ www.speedtest.net. HELP?
>
>
> --
> mcgyver010101
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> mcgyver010101's Profile:
> http://forums.techarena.in/member.php?userid=31196
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>
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>

You're not giving enough information here. Are you using a router? If so,
have you power-cycled the device? Have you power-cycled your cable modem?
How do you connect to the network? Ethernet/Wireless? Is your computer a
pre-built machine? If so, does it have some sort of network adapter
software preinstalled that controls your network settings and connections?
Also, is this speed problem only when surfing the internet? How about
internal network speed as in transfering files across the network? Have you
tried different browsing software to narrow the problem down to IE7?

If you are not using a router, and maybe a switch or hub instead, then
Comcast is your problem. They don't usually allow more than one IP address
to be assigned from their end at any one time and only one of your computers
will get a connection. If you do have a router, make sure it is configured
properly. Maybe you need to reset its settings to a default factory
settings. Before you did that, though, I would cut the power to your cable
modem and to your router. First turn the cable modem on and let it start up
completely and connect. Then turn your router on (with no PCs connected, or
will all PCs turned off) and let it start up completely and connect. Then,
finally, turn on your PCs and see how they do. This time, turn on your new
PC first to see if that makes a difference. If this doesn't help I would
next suspect drivers and/or networking software. Verify that your drivers
are Vista compatible and up to date, and then try disabling any networking
software and letting Vista handle its own networking functionality. If you
still can't get it to work I would maybe suspect a bad physical connection,
change the wire or network port or move your PC to a different location if
it is wireless.

Incidentally, this doesn't sound like it has anything to do with Windows
Vista.


"mcgyver010101" <mcgyver010101.2x1efd@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in message
news:mcgyver010101.2x1efd@DoNotSpam.com...
>
> Brand new quad processor w/ IE7. connected to Comcast cable. downloads
> in the single Kb range, some times even in the bite range. while just
> next to this PC sits an older AMD 64 w/ IE7 also and it sees 500+ KB
> transfer speeds. both units hooked up to the same connection. speed
> tested w/ www.speedtest.net. HELP?
>
>
> --
> mcgyver010101
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> mcgyver010101's Profile:
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>
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>

You're not giving enough information here. Are you using a router? If so,
have you power-cycled the device? Have you power-cycled your cable modem?
How do you connect to the network? Ethernet/Wireless? Is your computer a
pre-built machine? If so, does it have some sort of network adapter
software preinstalled that controls your network settings and connections?
Also, is this speed problem only when surfing the internet? How about
internal network speed as in transfering files across the network? Have you
tried different browsing software to narrow the problem down to IE7?

If you are not using a router, and maybe a switch or hub instead, then
Comcast is your problem. They don't usually allow more than one IP address
to be assigned from their end at any one time and only one of your computers
will get a connection. If you do have a router, make sure it is configured
properly. Maybe you need to reset its settings to a default factory
settings. Before you did that, though, I would cut the power to your cable
modem and to your router. First turn the cable modem on and let it start up
completely and connect. Then turn your router on (with no PCs connected, or
will all PCs turned off) and let it start up completely and connect. Then,
finally, turn on your PCs and see how they do. This time, turn on your new
PC first to see if that makes a difference. If this doesn't help I would
next suspect drivers and/or networking software. Verify that your drivers
are Vista compatible and up to date, and then try disabling any networking
software and letting Vista handle its own networking functionality. If you
still can't get it to work I would maybe suspect a bad physical connection,
change the wire or network port or move your PC to a different location if
it is wireless.

Incidentally, this doesn't sound like it has anything to do with Windows
Vista.


"mcgyver010101" <mcgyver010101.2x1efd@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in message
news:mcgyver010101.2x1efd@DoNotSpam.com...
>
> Brand new quad processor w/ IE7. connected to Comcast cable. downloads
> in the single Kb range, some times even in the bite range. while just
> next to this PC sits an older AMD 64 w/ IE7 also and it sees 500+ KB
> transfer speeds. both units hooked up to the same connection. speed
> tested w/ www.speedtest.net. HELP?
>
>
> --
> mcgyver010101
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> mcgyver010101's Profile:
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>

In my experience John, if someone hypothetically had a modem with or without
a router in the equation, power cycling--(which as you correctly say) should
be done taking the batteries out if it's something like an Aris Modem and
restarting with the router disconnected from the Modem until all the modem
lights show up configured properly. If that doesn't work, then I'd reset
the modem (usually from the back).

Given he's a Comcast subscriber, he probably has a cable modem of some kind,
and although Comcast offers business accounts with static IPs, and offers
more bandwidth for more money per month for a regular account, they're
extra and relatively few people have them.

I don't see however, how power cycling is going to make a dent in his
internet speeds--either surfing or downloads. Other variables could be the
hardware maintainance or lack of it on the poles, and beyond in his area,
the node setup, etc.

Factors that also can influence this is the number of people using the
Comcast infrastructure at any one time, including those that are downloading
from file share sights or torrents in prime night time ( way more than half
of Apathetic America to be sure).

I'm not sure which particular drivers you're implicating that might cause
slower download or internet surfing speeds.

CH


"John Adams" <seamus@horadrim.net> wrote in message
news:u0CIzbO%23HHA.5980@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> You're not giving enough information here. Are you using a router? If
> so, have you power-cycled the device? Have you power-cycled your cable
> modem? How do you connect to the network? Ethernet/Wireless? Is your
> computer a pre-built machine? If so, does it have some sort of network
> adapter software preinstalled that controls your network settings and
> connections? Also, is this speed problem only when surfing the internet?
> How about internal network speed as in transfering files across the
> network? Have you tried different browsing software to narrow the problem
> down to IE7?
>
> If you are not using a router, and maybe a switch or hub instead, then
> Comcast is your problem. They don't usually allow more than one IP
> address to be assigned from their end at any one time and only one of your
> computers will get a connection. If you do have a router, make sure it is
> configured properly. Maybe you need to reset its settings to a default
> factory settings. Before you did that, though, I would cut the power to
> your cable modem and to your router. First turn the cable modem on and
> let it start up completely and connect. Then turn your router on (with no
> PCs connected, or will all PCs turned off) and let it start up completely
> and connect. Then, finally, turn on your PCs and see how they do. This
> time, turn on your new PC first to see if that makes a difference. If
> this doesn't help I would next suspect drivers and/or networking software.
> Verify that your drivers are Vista compatible and up to date, and then try
> disabling any networking software and letting Vista handle its own
> networking functionality. If you still can't get it to work I would maybe
> suspect a bad physical connection, change the wire or network port or move
> your PC to a different location if it is wireless.
>
> Incidentally, this doesn't sound like it has anything to do with Windows
> Vista.
>
>
> "mcgyver010101" <mcgyver010101.2x1efd@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in message
> news:mcgyver010101.2x1efd@DoNotSpam.com...
>>
>> Brand new quad processor w/ IE7. connected to Comcast cable. downloads
>> in the single Kb range, some times even in the bite range. while just
>> next to this PC sits an older AMD 64 w/ IE7 also and it sees 500+ KB
>> transfer speeds. both units hooked up to the same connection. speed
>> tested w/ www.speedtest.net. HELP?
>>
>>
>> --
>> mcgyver010101
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> mcgyver010101's Profile:
>> http://forums.techarena.in/member.php?userid=31196
>> View this thread: http://forums.techarena.in/showthread.php?t=819218
>>
>> http://forums.techarena.in
>>
>

In my experience John, if someone hypothetically had a modem with or without
a router in the equation, power cycling--(which as you correctly say) should
be done taking the batteries out if it's something like an Aris Modem and
restarting with the router disconnected from the Modem until all the modem
lights show up configured properly. If that doesn't work, then I'd reset
the modem (usually from the back).

Given he's a Comcast subscriber, he probably has a cable modem of some kind,
and although Comcast offers business accounts with static IPs, and offers
more bandwidth for more money per month for a regular account, they're
extra and relatively few people have them.

I don't see however, how power cycling is going to make a dent in his
internet speeds--either surfing or downloads. Other variables could be the
hardware maintainance or lack of it on the poles, and beyond in his area,
the node setup, etc.

Factors that also can influence this is the number of people using the
Comcast infrastructure at any one time, including those that are downloading
from file share sights or torrents in prime night time ( way more than half
of Apathetic America to be sure).

I'm not sure which particular drivers you're implicating that might cause
slower download or internet surfing speeds.

CH


"John Adams" <seamus@horadrim.net> wrote in message
news:u0CIzbO%23HHA.5980@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> You're not giving enough information here. Are you using a router? If
> so, have you power-cycled the device? Have you power-cycled your cable
> modem? How do you connect to the network? Ethernet/Wireless? Is your
> computer a pre-built machine? If so, does it have some sort of network
> adapter software preinstalled that controls your network settings and
> connections? Also, is this speed problem only when surfing the internet?
> How about internal network speed as in transfering files across the
> network? Have you tried different browsing software to narrow the problem
> down to IE7?
>
> If you are not using a router, and maybe a switch or hub instead, then
> Comcast is your problem. They don't usually allow more than one IP
> address to be assigned from their end at any one time and only one of your
> computers will get a connection. If you do have a router, make sure it is
> configured properly. Maybe you need to reset its settings to a default
> factory settings. Before you did that, though, I would cut the power to
> your cable modem and to your router. First turn the cable modem on and
> let it start up completely and connect. Then turn your router on (with no
> PCs connected, or will all PCs turned off) and let it start up completely
> and connect. Then, finally, turn on your PCs and see how they do. This
> time, turn on your new PC first to see if that makes a difference. If
> this doesn't help I would next suspect drivers and/or networking software.
> Verify that your drivers are Vista compatible and up to date, and then try
> disabling any networking software and letting Vista handle its own
> networking functionality. If you still can't get it to work I would maybe
> suspect a bad physical connection, change the wire or network port or move
> your PC to a different location if it is wireless.
>
> Incidentally, this doesn't sound like it has anything to do with Windows
> Vista.
>
>
> "mcgyver010101" <mcgyver010101.2x1efd@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in message
> news:mcgyver010101.2x1efd@DoNotSpam.com...
>>
>> Brand new quad processor w/ IE7. connected to Comcast cable. downloads
>> in the single Kb range, some times even in the bite range. while just
>> next to this PC sits an older AMD 64 w/ IE7 also and it sees 500+ KB
>> transfer speeds. both units hooked up to the same connection. speed
>> tested w/ www.speedtest.net. HELP?
>>
>>
>> --
>> mcgyver010101
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> mcgyver010101's Profile:
>> http://forums.techarena.in/member.php?userid=31196
>> View this thread: http://forums.techarena.in/showthread.php?t=819218
>>
>> http://forums.techarena.in
>>
>

Chad Harris wrote:
> In my experience John, if someone hypothetically had a modem with or
> without a router in the equation, power cycling--(which as you correctly
> say) should be done taking the batteries out if it's something like an
> Aris Modem and restarting with the router disconnected from the Modem
> until all the modem lights show up configured properly. If that doesn't
> work, then I'd reset the modem (usually from the back).
>
> Given he's a Comcast subscriber, he probably has a cable modem of some
> kind, and although Comcast offers business accounts with static IPs, and
> offers more bandwidth for more money per month for a regular account,
> they're extra and relatively few people have them.
>
> I don't see however, how power cycling is going to make a dent in his
> internet speeds--either surfing or downloads. Other variables could be
> the hardware maintainance or lack of it on the poles, and beyond in his
> area, the node setup, etc.
>
> Factors that also can influence this is the number of people using the
> Comcast infrastructure at any one time, including those that are
> downloading from file share sights or torrents in prime night time ( way
> more than half of Apathetic America to be sure).

Excellent information, Chad. As a Comcast user who was experiencing very
slow speeds for months, I would like to tell the OP that he should be
contacting Comcast tech support. They have had quite a few problems with
their equipment further upstream from the end user's point here in
central California. If you look at the Comcast support forums, you will
see that we are not alone in this.

One thing I would suggest the OP do is to connect another computer
running a different operating system (a friend's laptop with XP or OS X
for instance) to his cable modem and see if the slow speeds occur. That
will determine if the problem is with his computer or the cable equipment.


Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

Chad Harris wrote:
> In my experience John, if someone hypothetically had a modem with or
> without a router in the equation, power cycling--(which as you correctly
> say) should be done taking the batteries out if it's something like an
> Aris Modem and restarting with the router disconnected from the Modem
> until all the modem lights show up configured properly. If that doesn't
> work, then I'd reset the modem (usually from the back).
>
> Given he's a Comcast subscriber, he probably has a cable modem of some
> kind, and although Comcast offers business accounts with static IPs, and
> offers more bandwidth for more money per month for a regular account,
> they're extra and relatively few people have them.
>
> I don't see however, how power cycling is going to make a dent in his
> internet speeds--either surfing or downloads. Other variables could be
> the hardware maintainance or lack of it on the poles, and beyond in his
> area, the node setup, etc.
>
> Factors that also can influence this is the number of people using the
> Comcast infrastructure at any one time, including those that are
> downloading from file share sights or torrents in prime night time ( way
> more than half of Apathetic America to be sure).

Excellent information, Chad. As a Comcast user who was experiencing very
slow speeds for months, I would like to tell the OP that he should be
contacting Comcast tech support. They have had quite a few problems with
their equipment further upstream from the end user's point here in
central California. If you look at the Comcast support forums, you will
see that we are not alone in this.

One thing I would suggest the OP do is to connect another computer
running a different operating system (a friend's laptop with XP or OS X
for instance) to his cable modem and see if the slow speeds occur. That
will determine if the problem is with his computer or the cable equipment.


Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

* Malke:
> Chad Harris wrote:
>> In my experience John, if someone hypothetically had a modem with or
>> without a router in the equation, power cycling--(which as you correctly
>> say) should be done taking the batteries out if it's something like an
>> Aris Modem and restarting with the router disconnected from the Modem
>> until all the modem lights show up configured properly. If that doesn't
>> work, then I'd reset the modem (usually from the back).
>>
>> Given he's a Comcast subscriber, he probably has a cable modem of some
>> kind, and although Comcast offers business accounts with static IPs, and
>> offers more bandwidth for more money per month for a regular account,
>> they're extra and relatively few people have them.
>>
>> I don't see however, how power cycling is going to make a dent in his
>> internet speeds--either surfing or downloads. Other variables could be
>> the hardware maintainance or lack of it on the poles, and beyond in his
>> area, the node setup, etc.
>>
>> Factors that also can influence this is the number of people using the
>> Comcast infrastructure at any one time, including those that are
>> downloading from file share sights or torrents in prime night time ( way
>> more than half of Apathetic America to be sure).
>
> Excellent information, Chad. As a Comcast user who was experiencing very
> slow speeds for months, I would like to tell the OP that he should be
> contacting Comcast tech support. They have had quite a few problems with
> their equipment further upstream from the end user's point here in
> central California. If you look at the Comcast support forums, you will
> see that we are not alone in this.
>
> One thing I would suggest the OP do is to connect another computer
> running a different operating system (a friend's laptop with XP or OS X
> for instance) to his cable modem and see if the slow speeds occur. That
> will determine if the problem is with his computer or the cable equipment.

OP said;

"while just next to this PC sits an older AMD 64 w/ IE7 also and it sees 500+ KB
transfer speeds."


-Michael

* Malke:
> Chad Harris wrote:
>> In my experience John, if someone hypothetically had a modem with or
>> without a router in the equation, power cycling--(which as you correctly
>> say) should be done taking the batteries out if it's something like an
>> Aris Modem and restarting with the router disconnected from the Modem
>> until all the modem lights show up configured properly. If that doesn't
>> work, then I'd reset the modem (usually from the back).
>>
>> Given he's a Comcast subscriber, he probably has a cable modem of some
>> kind, and although Comcast offers business accounts with static IPs, and
>> offers more bandwidth for more money per month for a regular account,
>> they're extra and relatively few people have them.
>>
>> I don't see however, how power cycling is going to make a dent in his
>> internet speeds--either surfing or downloads. Other variables could be
>> the hardware maintainance or lack of it on the poles, and beyond in his
>> area, the node setup, etc.
>>
>> Factors that also can influence this is the number of people using the
>> Comcast infrastructure at any one time, including those that are
>> downloading from file share sights or torrents in prime night time ( way
>> more than half of Apathetic America to be sure).
>
> Excellent information, Chad. As a Comcast user who was experiencing very
> slow speeds for months, I would like to tell the OP that he should be
> contacting Comcast tech support. They have had quite a few problems with
> their equipment further upstream from the end user's point here in
> central California. If you look at the Comcast support forums, you will
> see that we are not alone in this.
>
> One thing I would suggest the OP do is to connect another computer
> running a different operating system (a friend's laptop with XP or OS X
> for instance) to his cable modem and see if the slow speeds occur. That
> will determine if the problem is with his computer or the cable equipment.

OP said;

"while just next to this PC sits an older AMD 64 w/ IE7 also and it sees 500+ KB
transfer speeds."


-Michael

Hi mcgyver010101,

This reply assumes that you are using a wired connection. If you are using
wireless then the problem might be the make of wireless card in your new PC.
Are the wireless cards the same make? Some cards work with any make, others
refuse to work and others work but at a reduced speed.
Make sure that your network settings are set to automatic. Try swapping the
cables over that link your router to your PCs. If the symptoms then swap over
then you might have a faulty cable. Try connecting your old PC (with its
original cable) directly without your other machine. Try using all the ports
on the router. Since you know that you have good transfer rates with this PC
this should eliminate router problems. If, however, you have different
results from different ports then you might need to check the configuration
settings on your router. Check the instruction manual that came with your
router for details on how to do this. Once you have got this working it is
time to move on to your new PC and repeat the procedure. Again, make sure
that your network settings are set to automatic. If possible, unplug the
network cable from your old PC and use this instead - you know that your old
PC has a good transfer rate so this should check the network settings on your
new PC. If this doesn't work then you might need to update your network
driver on your new PC - the generic driver that comes with Vista might not be
optimised for the network hardware in your new machine. You will have to get
this update from the manufacturer and not Microsoft.
Dwarf

"mcgyver010101" wrote:

>
> Brand new quad processor w/ IE7. connected to Comcast cable. downloads
> in the single Kb range, some times even in the bite range. while just
> next to this PC sits an older AMD 64 w/ IE7 also and it sees 500+ KB
> transfer speeds. both units hooked up to the same connection. speed
> tested w/ www.speedtest.net. HELP?
>
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Hi mcgyver010101,

This reply assumes that you are using a wired connection. If you are using
wireless then the problem might be the make of wireless card in your new PC.
Are the wireless cards the same make? Some cards work with any make, others
refuse to work and others work but at a reduced speed.
Make sure that your network settings are set to automatic. Try swapping the
cables over that link your rou