I want to make my Internet run faster than it is now.?

[goo_91]

I have a 256 kbps dsl connection.

[GabrielG]

Subscribe to a faster dsl package if it is provided by your internet provider.

[Sheloveshim]

U'll hav to buy a new one.. I guess... mine is 10 Mb

[Shalma]

Depends- when is it exactly slow? is it while surfing the internet, or when running progrmas?
Internet seems running slow lately, after doing some research, I have found 5 major reasons why you have a slow Internet connection, let me share it with you:

Reason #1 - Infected by Virus and Spyware, and they constantly consume my Internet bandwidth to send private information or establish a connection to the hacker's computer, this will breach Windows firewall because a port has been open and used to allow the hacker to gain access to your computer anytime!

Reason #2 - Your ISP (Internet Service Provider) does not provide enough bandwidth as according to the agreement, you can always use some bandwidth testing website to verify the actual bandwidth you have, most ISP already provided such service, just look for the bandwidth testing feature or ask them to check for you.

Reason #3 - Your Windows or router is not compatible with each other, causing extra overheads and slow down internet access dramatically. Vista has been reported to be incompatible with old router, if you have a router older than 2 years, there is a great chance your router is not compatible, prepare to replace it.

Reason #4 - Your Internet browser was hijacked by unauthorized BHO (Browser Helper Object), and using the bandwidth to send your privacy data to the hacker. The constant connection or detect for connection will dominate your computer bandwidth and eventually freeze up during Internet connection!

Reason #5 - Internet Explorer 7 is not optimized, too many checking and fancy features delays everything, you may want to use a faster browser!

either way, you can make it go faster. If your internet is slow, you should scan your computer for viruses and spyware using suitable programs(for example- avast anti virus or spybot). If you still experience the same problem I would advise you to delete the computer after backing it up, and then installing a new copy of Windows. if your problem is with programs running slowly- I can advise you to download this software, which can extremely help- CCleaner .Good Registry Cleaner will improve your computer and Internet performance dramatically! Do all these and Perform speed here scanmyspeed.com once it will sounds better ...